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The Daily Transit

Wednesday 12 August

Today's astronomy front page: NASA image, sky events, local mode, and Star Sailors activity.

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

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NASA's daily image will appear here when the source responds.

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Other events

satelliteSpot the Station pass check

ISS passes are easiest to see around dawn or dusk. Check today's pass window before heading outside.

Star Sailors network

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Today's puzzle

Solve today's science crossword.

A new crossword every day, built entirely from real astronomy and mission data — no filler clues, no repeats.

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Community Vote

Which mission calls to you?

Star Sailors turns real scientific data into games anyone can play — no telescope required. Vote for the project you'd want to join first. Results help us prioritise what ships next.

Flagship

Landnam

Hunt for real exoplanets, then manage the ship and crew that turns a signal into a journey.

Coming Soon

Coral Clicker

Identify real reef species and replicate compositions in this relaxed puzzle game.

Planned

Asteroid Hunters

Sweep survey frames for moving points of light and help track the rocks crossing our sky.