Rare Ring Galaxy Hoag's Object and Perseid meteor shower

We explore the unique and photogenic Hoag's Object, a rare ring galaxy over 750 million light-years away that is nicknamed "the best ring in the galaxy."

Our update covers NASA's consideration to bring Boeing's stranded Starliner astronauts home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule following the orbital flight mishap.

This week's stargazing highlights the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 11-12 visible from the UAE and tips for best viewing.

We also preview the First Quarter Moon on August 12th and a close encounter between Mars and Jupiter on August 14th easily seen through binoculars or a telescope.
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