On Dec. 15, 1612, the Andromeda galaxy was seen through a telescope for the first time by a German astronomer named Simon Marius. On Dec. 15, 1612, the Andromeda galaxy was seen through a telescope ...
The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon occurs on Dec. 19 at 8:43 p.m. EST (0143 ...