Planetary Parade: Seven Planets Align in Night Sky

Seven planets will align in the night sky creating a planetary parade, a rare event that won't happen again until 2040. Some planets are easier to spot than others, with Venus, Jupiter, and Mars visible to the naked eye. Stargazers can use telescopes and apps to help locate the planets.

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera

The largest digital camera ever built, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera, is ready to create a stunning map of the night sky. It weighs 6,600 pounds, has a 3,200-megapixel shooter, and will help reveal mysteries of dark matter and dark energy over the next decade.