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The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera

ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness. [ more ]

Ars Technica

6 days ago

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Mini-Neptune turned out to be a frozen super-Earth

Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, orbiting 40 light-years away, likely a super-Earth with potential for liquid water and habitability. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Sorry, a 'parade of planets' in alignment will not be visible to the naked eye on Monday, June 3

Procrastination continues as NASA dispels rumors about the 'parade of planets' on June 3. [ more ]

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An Astronomer Says He Knows Why Aliens Haven't Contacted Us Yet

Gamma-ray bursts could have eliminated potential alien lifeforms, impacting our search for extraterrestrial life. [ more ]

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Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera | TechCrunch

NASA's XRISM utilizes 36-pixel technology for groundbreaking space science, detecting soft X-rays with unprecedented detail. [ more ]

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Astronomers find first emission spectra in brightest GRB of all time

The detection of an unusual energy peak in a powerful gamma-ray burst, BOAT, marked the discovery of the first high-confidence emission line ever seen in 50 years of studying GRBs. [ more ]

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The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera

ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness. [ more ]

Ars Technica

6 days ago

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Mini-Neptune turned out to be a frozen super-Earth

Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, orbiting 40 light-years away, likely a super-Earth with potential for liquid water and habitability. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Sorry, a 'parade of planets' in alignment will not be visible to the naked eye on Monday, June 3

Procrastination continues as NASA dispels rumors about the 'parade of planets' on June 3. [ more ]

www.popularmechanics.com

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An Astronomer Says He Knows Why Aliens Haven't Contacted Us Yet

Gamma-ray bursts could have eliminated potential alien lifeforms, impacting our search for extraterrestrial life. [ more ]

TechCrunch

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Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera | TechCrunch

NASA's XRISM utilizes 36-pixel technology for groundbreaking space science, detecting soft X-rays with unprecedented detail. [ more ]

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JWST Images Freezing Giant Exoplanet 12 Light-Years Away

A cold planet six times the mass of Jupiter was directly imaged orbiting a nearby star, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. [ more ]

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James Webb Snaps Image of Planet in Neighboring Star System

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of a freezing giant exoplanet, revealing surprises about its mass and orbital separation. [ more ]

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Daily Telescope: The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a very bright galaxy just 300 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation theories. [ more ]

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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed

Astronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope. [ more ]

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Daily Telescope: The Horsehead Nebula as we've never seen it before

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed infrared image of the Horsehead Nebula, showcasing its intricate beauty and highlighting distant galaxies. [ more ]

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The Closer We Look The Smaller We Get | Defector

The vastness of the universe can make it hard to comprehend, but capturing known objects on a cosmic scale helps bridge the gap for human understanding. [ more ]

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JWST Images Freezing Giant Exoplanet 12 Light-Years Away

A cold planet six times the mass of Jupiter was directly imaged orbiting a nearby star, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. [ more ]

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James Webb Snaps Image of Planet in Neighboring Star System

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of a freezing giant exoplanet, revealing surprises about its mass and orbital separation. [ more ]

Ars Technica

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Daily Telescope: The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a very bright galaxy just 300 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy formation theories. [ more ]

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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed

Astronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope. [ more ]

Ars Technica

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Daily Telescope: The Horsehead Nebula as we've never seen it before

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed infrared image of the Horsehead Nebula, showcasing its intricate beauty and highlighting distant galaxies. [ more ]

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The Closer We Look The Smaller We Get | Defector

The vastness of the universe can make it hard to comprehend, but capturing known objects on a cosmic scale helps bridge the gap for human understanding. [ more ]

#stargazing

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How to See Stars, Satellites, and More in the Daytime Sky

Our atmosphere scatters light from the sun, making it difficult to see stars during the day. [ more ]

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5 days ago

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If You Look Up Tonight, There's a Beautiful Meteor Shower Right Now

Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-August with vibrant, colorful meteors visible at astonishing speeds of 37 miles per second. [ more ]

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A Parade of Planets' Is Coming. Here's How to Watch This Sky Show

Stargazers will have a unique opportunity to see six planets in the sky simultaneously on June 3, 2024. [ more ]

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight - here's how to see it

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks between April 15 to May 27, best viewed around 2AM, radiating from Aquarius constellation, reaching 10-30 meteors per hour. [ more ]

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Eta Quariids Meteor shower peaks tonight - how to see it from the UK

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, one of the fastest, will peak with up to 50 shooting stars per hour, visible mainly in the southern hemisphere. [ more ]

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See shooting stars flying across the night sky this weekend.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 4 and May 5, offering up to 50 shooting stars per hour. [ more ]

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How to See Stars, Satellites, and More in the Daytime Sky

Our atmosphere scatters light from the sun, making it difficult to see stars during the day. [ more ]

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5 days ago

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If You Look Up Tonight, There's a Beautiful Meteor Shower Right Now

Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-August with vibrant, colorful meteors visible at astonishing speeds of 37 miles per second. [ more ]

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A Parade of Planets' Is Coming. Here's How to Watch This Sky Show

Stargazers will have a unique opportunity to see six planets in the sky simultaneously on June 3, 2024. [ more ]

The Verge

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight - here's how to see it

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks between April 15 to May 27, best viewed around 2AM, radiating from Aquarius constellation, reaching 10-30 meteors per hour. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Eta Quariids Meteor shower peaks tonight - how to see it from the UK

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, one of the fastest, will peak with up to 50 shooting stars per hour, visible mainly in the southern hemisphere. [ more ]

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See shooting stars flying across the night sky this weekend.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 4 and May 5, offering up to 50 shooting stars per hour. [ more ]

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2 days ago

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Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT

Using a mobile phone's camera can enhance viewing the Northern Lights in North England. [ more ]

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3 days ago

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Astronomers are scrambling to save the world's most powerful X-ray space telescope

Support for Chandra X-ray Observatory diminishing due to NASA funding cuts despite potential for extended scientific contributions. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Chandra X-ray Observatory's sharp imaging has been crucial for space exploration the past 25 years

X-rays emitted from energetic cosmic phenomena aid astronomers in studying events like black holes and supernovae. [ more ]

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3 days ago

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Astronomers are scrambling to save the world's most powerful X-ray space telescope

Support for Chandra X-ray Observatory diminishing due to NASA funding cuts despite potential for extended scientific contributions. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Chandra X-ray Observatory's sharp imaging has been crucial for space exploration the past 25 years

X-rays emitted from energetic cosmic phenomena aid astronomers in studying events like black holes and supernovae. [ more ]

Fast Company

4 days ago

Science

Mercury's twilight show: Catch the greatest eastern elongation tonight for primetime viewing

Mercury's greatest elongation east makes it easier to spot after sunset. [ more ]

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Inverse

1 week ago

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Astronomers Stumbled Upon a Planet In the Act of Becoming a Hot Jupiter

The gas giant exoplanet TIC241249530b is on a unique, twisted orbit resembling a hot Jupiter in the making. [ more ]

Inverse

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Astronomers Finally Discovered Why WASP-107 b Is So Gassy, Bloated, and Distended

Exoplanet WASP-107 b is unusually 'puffy' due to its low mass, hot atmosphere with little methane, and a core heavier than previously thought. [ more ]

Inverse

1 week ago

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Astronomers Stumbled Upon a Planet In the Act of Becoming a Hot Jupiter

The gas giant exoplanet TIC241249530b is on a unique, twisted orbit resembling a hot Jupiter in the making. [ more ]

Inverse

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Astronomers Finally Discovered Why WASP-107 b Is So Gassy, Bloated, and Distended

Exoplanet WASP-107 b is unusually 'puffy' due to its low mass, hot atmosphere with little methane, and a core heavier than previously thought. [ more ]

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A 'parade of planets' will appear in the night sky TOMORROW

A rare alignment of six planets from the solar system will be visible before dawn, with some planets being challenging to spot for most viewers. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Science

Solar eclipses are so last month. Get ready for a 'planetary parade'

Look forward to a 'planetary parade' on June 3 and 29 with Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon aligning in the sky. [ more ]

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A 'parade of planets' will appear in the night sky TOMORROW

A rare alignment of six planets from the solar system will be visible before dawn, with some planets being challenging to spot for most viewers. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Science

Solar eclipses are so last month. Get ready for a 'planetary parade'

Look forward to a 'planetary parade' on June 3 and 29 with Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon aligning in the sky. [ more ]

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Astronomers Spot Epic Flows of Lava Oozing Out of Venus

Venus is still volcanically active, with evidence of recent lava flows. [ more ]

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Experts offer theory on 'hairy UFO' crash discovered in North Carolina

The debris found in North Carolina is likely from a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft, identified by space experts. [ more ]

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Mission District

It is 15 years since the last Hubble servicing mission

Hubble Space Telescope was successfully serviced by Space Shuttle Atlantis in 2009, extending its operational life. [ more ]

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New book explores what alien life may be like on habitable exoplanets

Humanity faces the challenge of detecting and communicating with potential alien lifeforms in exoplanets. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Tim Peake says there is 'absolutely' alien life in the universe

Major Tim Peake believes the universe is teeming with life and predicts the discovery of extraterrestrial bacterial life within five years. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Asteroid hunters spot 27,500 'hidden' space rocks, some close to Earth

Collaboration between astronomers, data scientists, and Google helped discover 27,500 new asteroids, enhancing planetary defense efforts. [ more ]

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Scientists Say Something Seems to Have Broken Off the Moon at This Crater

One near-Earth asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, is believed to have originated from the Moon's Giordano Bruno crater, linking it to lunar material and suggesting more such asteroids exist. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Experts offer theory on 'hairy UFO' crash discovered in North Carolina

The debris found in North Carolina is likely from a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft, identified by space experts. [ more ]

Theregister

Mission District

It is 15 years since the last Hubble servicing mission

Hubble Space Telescope was successfully serviced by Space Shuttle Atlantis in 2009, extending its operational life. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

New book explores what alien life may be like on habitable exoplanets

Humanity faces the challenge of detecting and communicating with potential alien lifeforms in exoplanets. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Tim Peake says there is 'absolutely' alien life in the universe

Major Tim Peake believes the universe is teeming with life and predicts the discovery of extraterrestrial bacterial life within five years. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Asteroid hunters spot 27,500 'hidden' space rocks, some close to Earth

Collaboration between astronomers, data scientists, and Google helped discover 27,500 new asteroids, enhancing planetary defense efforts. [ more ]

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Science

Scientists Say Something Seems to Have Broken Off the Moon at This Crater

One near-Earth asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, is believed to have originated from the Moon's Giordano Bruno crater, linking it to lunar material and suggesting more such asteroids exist. [ more ]

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How the Universe's First Giant Black Holes Got So Big So Quickly

Black holes can form through collapsing gas disks without the need for star formation. [ more ]

The Verge

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Euclid space telescope captures tens of thousands of glittering galaxies

The Euclid space telescope aims to uncover mysteries of dark matter and dark energy through extremely sensitive observations in space. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

OMG science

How the Universe's First Giant Black Holes Got So Big So Quickly

Black holes can form through collapsing gas disks without the need for star formation. [ more ]

The Verge

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Euclid space telescope captures tens of thousands of glittering galaxies

The Euclid space telescope aims to uncover mysteries of dark matter and dark energy through extremely sensitive observations in space. [ more ]

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Solar eclipses are so last month. Get ready for a planetary parade'

Skygazers can expect a planetary parade with multiple planets aligned on June 3, followed by a more prominent alignment on June 29. [ more ]

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When Was Earth Last Struck by a Supernova?

Supernovas occurring within 160 light-years are rare but possible, present a potential danger to Earth in the long cosmic timescale. [ more ]

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Full Flower Moon will rise near a red supergiant star TONIGHT

The Flower Moon coincides with the blooming flowers in May and will be visible in close proximity to the red supergiant star, Antares. [ more ]

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Missed Out or Want More? Here Are the Next Solar Eclipses to Look Out For

Solar eclipses occur every year or two and can be witnessed across the globe.

The next total solar eclipse in 2026 will pass over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while future events will touch areas like Alaska, Russia, Greenland, and western Canada. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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A solar eclipse is happening today in California. How to get the best view

Millions in the U.S. will witness a total solar eclipse, with California experiencing a partial one.

Partial solar eclipse allows observation of Earth, sun, and moon in unique interaction. [ more ]

Washington Post

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The cosmic truth that gets revealed during a total solar eclipse

Totality of a solar eclipse is a unique and awe-inspiring phenomenon, distinct from a partial eclipse.

Observing a total solar eclipse offers a supernatural experience with sudden darkness, temperature drop, and celestial alignments. [ more ]

Mail Online

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Full Flower Moon will rise near a red supergiant star TONIGHT

The Flower Moon coincides with the blooming flowers in May and will be visible in close proximity to the red supergiant star, Antares. [ more ]

time.com

OMG science

Missed Out or Want More? Here Are the Next Solar Eclipses to Look Out For

Solar eclipses occur every year or two and can be witnessed across the globe.

The next total solar eclipse in 2026 will pass over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while future events will touch areas like Alaska, Russia, Greenland, and western Canada. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

A solar eclipse is happening today in California. How to get the best view

Millions in the U.S. will witness a total solar eclipse, with California experiencing a partial one.

Partial solar eclipse allows observation of Earth, sun, and moon in unique interaction. [ more ]

Washington Post

Science

The cosmic truth that gets revealed during a total solar eclipse

Totality of a solar eclipse is a unique and awe-inspiring phenomenon, distinct from a partial eclipse.

Observing a total solar eclipse offers a supernatural experience with sudden darkness, temperature drop, and celestial alignments. [ more ]

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#black-holes

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Scientists Attempt to Explain Why Hundreds of Stars Disappeared From Night Sky

Stars can vanish instantaneously due to total collapse into a black hole, without an explosion or trace, a phenomenon witnessed by astronomers over 70 years. [ more ]

Ars Technica

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Daily Telescope: Black holes have been merging for a long, long time

Discovery of two massive black holes merging just 740 million years after the Big Bang, indicating rapid growth in the early Universe. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

OMG science

Readers Respond to the February 2024 Issue

Recent star maps unveil Milky Way's history, raising questions about central black hole formation and galaxy mergers' impact. [ more ]

Inverse

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Discovery of Record-Size Black Hole Could Transform Our Grasp of Space-Time Ripples

The largest-known black hole, BH3, 2,000 light-years away, is 33 times more massive than the Sun and the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way [ more ]

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Scientists discover a huge black hole in our galaxy

The newly discovered black hole Gaia BH3 in our galaxy is the second-closest known to Earth but poses no immediate danger. [ more ]

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Black Holes Are Even Weirder Than You Imagined

Understanding black holes is awe-inspiring for scientists due to the complex nature and extreme behaviors involved.

Recent discoveries, such as the observation of the oldest black hole and interactions between supermassive black holes, showcase the increasing knowledge in this field. [ more ]

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OMG science

Scientists Attempt to Explain Why Hundreds of Stars Disappeared From Night Sky

Stars can vanish instantaneously due to total collapse into a black hole, without an explosion or trace, a phenomenon witnessed by astronomers over 70 years. [ more ]

Ars Technica

OMG science

Daily Telescope: Black holes have been merging for a long, long time

Discovery of two massive black holes merging just 740 million years after the Big Bang, indicating rapid growth in the early Universe. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

OMG science

Readers Respond to the February 2024 Issue

Recent star maps unveil Milky Way's history, raising questions about central black hole formation and galaxy mergers' impact. [ more ]

Inverse

Black Lives Matter

Discovery of Record-Size Black Hole Could Transform Our Grasp of Space-Time Ripples

The largest-known black hole, BH3, 2,000 light-years away, is 33 times more massive than the Sun and the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way [ more ]

Mail Online

Black Lives Matter

Scientists discover a huge black hole in our galaxy

The newly discovered black hole Gaia BH3 in our galaxy is the second-closest known to Earth but poses no immediate danger. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Black Lives Matter

Black Holes Are Even Weirder Than You Imagined

Understanding black holes is awe-inspiring for scientists due to the complex nature and extreme behaviors involved.

Recent discoveries, such as the observation of the oldest black hole and interactions between supermassive black holes, showcase the increasing knowledge in this field. [ more ]

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#milky-way

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Euclid telescope spies rogue planets floating free in Milky Way

Astronomers using the Euclid space telescope have discovered rogue planets floating freely in the Milky Way, along with star clusters, dwarf galaxies, and distant bright galaxies. [ more ]

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From dark constellations to solar observatories: How pre-Hispanic America contemplated the cosmos

The Incas observed dark constellations in the Milky Way, including unique formations like llamas and shepherds. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Astronomers discover Milky Way's biggest stellar black hole 33 times size of sun

BH3 is the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way, formed from an exploding star 2,000 light-years away. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Science

Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance

A rare opportunity in 2022 to witness the explosion of the T Coronae Borealis star system in the Milky Way, akin to a once-in-a-lifetime event. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

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The Milky Way Illuminated Ancient Egypt's Goddess of the Sky

The Milky Way fascinated ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians, associating it with deities and spirits.

Ancient Egyptians incorporated astronomical observations into religion and mythology, including the personification of celestial objects like the sun. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Euclid telescope spies rogue planets floating free in Milky Way

Astronomers using the Euclid space telescope have discovered rogue planets floating freely in the Milky Way, along with star clusters, dwarf galaxies, and distant bright galaxies. [ more ]

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OMG science

From dark constellations to solar observatories: How pre-Hispanic America contemplated the cosmos

The Incas observed dark constellations in the Milky Way, including unique formations like llamas and shepherds. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Black Lives Matter

Astronomers discover Milky Way's biggest stellar black hole 33 times size of sun

BH3 is the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way, formed from an exploding star 2,000 light-years away. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Science

Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance

A rare opportunity in 2022 to witness the explosion of the T Coronae Borealis star system in the Milky Way, akin to a once-in-a-lifetime event. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

The Milky Way Illuminated Ancient Egypt's Goddess of the Sky

The Milky Way fascinated ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians, associating it with deities and spirits.

Ancient Egyptians incorporated astronomical observations into religion and mythology, including the personification of celestial objects like the sun. [ more ]

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SF Amateur Astronomers Lecture: Cosmic Shadow Theater (Randall Museum)

Galaxy shadows reveal information about dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy formation. [ more ]

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Data science

Top Astronomers Gather to Confront Possibility They Were Very Wrong About the Universe

Astronomers question fundamental aspects of universe's understanding, including the theory of constant rate of expansion formulated in 1922. [ more ]

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SF Amateur Astronomers Lecture: Cosmic Shadow Theater (Randall Museum)

Galaxy shadows reveal information about dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy formation. [ more ]

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Data science

Top Astronomers Gather to Confront Possibility They Were Very Wrong About the Universe

Astronomers question fundamental aspects of universe's understanding, including the theory of constant rate of expansion formulated in 1922. [ more ]

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#exoplanets

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An Exoplanet's Huge Comet-like Tail Hides An Astronomical Secret

Studying exoplanet WASP-69b reveals insights into planet formation processes across the galaxy. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

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Weird Exoplanets Point the Way to Finding Earthlike Worlds

Astronomers use clever modeling and detective work to characterize exoplanets, essential for discovering life on other worlds. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out

Astronomers have narrowed down possible locations for Planet Nine but have not found conclusive evidence of its existence yet. [ more ]

Inverse

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An Exoplanet's Huge Comet-like Tail Hides An Astronomical Secret

Studying exoplanet WASP-69b reveals insights into planet formation processes across the galaxy. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

OMG science

Weird Exoplanets Point the Way to Finding Earthlike Worlds

Astronomers use clever modeling and detective work to characterize exoplanets, essential for discovering life on other worlds. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out

Astronomers have narrowed down possible locations for Planet Nine but have not found conclusive evidence of its existence yet. [ more ]

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Scientists Identify Seven Star Systems That May Be Hosting Alien Megastructures

Dyson spheres are hypothetical megastructures around stars for energy capture, with seven potential candidates identified in our galaxy by astronomers. [ more ]

#observatories

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OMG science

Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth

Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change on their field. [ more ]

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Science

New telescope proposal on Hawaii sacred volcano sparks opposition

The Haleakala volcano summit in Maui houses research facilities and observatories, including the U.S. military's Maui Space Surveillance Complex. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth

Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change on their field. [ more ]

SFGATE

Science

New telescope proposal on Hawaii sacred volcano sparks opposition

The Haleakala volcano summit in Maui houses research facilities and observatories, including the U.S. military's Maui Space Surveillance Complex. [ more ]

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Mail Online

OMG science

Experts say Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower could be visible again tonight

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower was particularly active this year, offering a great viewing opportunity without special equipment. [ more ]

Advocate.com

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Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?

Being an out astrophysicist, Jane Rigby received a Presidential Medal of Freedom for her outstanding contributions to astronomy and LGBTQ+ visibility. [ more ]

#light-pollution

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Light pollution is a risk factor for various illnesses: We're facing a global threat'

Light pollution is a growing environmental problem impacting visibility of the night sky. [ more ]

Inverse

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Inside the Quest To Darken Chile's Atacama Desert Skies

The new National Lighting Standard in Chile aims to protect the night sky for astronomy, biodiversity, and human health. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

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Light pollution is a risk factor for various illnesses: We're facing a global threat'

Light pollution is a growing environmental problem impacting visibility of the night sky. [ more ]

Inverse

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Inside the Quest To Darken Chile's Atacama Desert Skies

The new National Lighting Standard in Chile aims to protect the night sky for astronomy, biodiversity, and human health. [ more ]

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#halleys-comet

time.com

OMG science

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Coming. Here's How You Can See It

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this weekend, offering a vibrant display of hundreds of meteors in the pre-dawn hours. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

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Major meteor shower to peak in California sky. Here's when - and how to catch a glimpse

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower, originating from Halley's Comet debris, peaks on May 5 and can be best viewed on Sunday and Monday mornings before dawn in California. [ more ]

time.com

OMG science

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Coming. Here's How You Can See It

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this weekend, offering a vibrant display of hundreds of meteors in the pre-dawn hours. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

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Major meteor shower to peak in California sky. Here's when - and how to catch a glimpse

The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower, originating from Halley's Comet debris, peaks on May 5 and can be best viewed on Sunday and Monday mornings before dawn in California. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Watch the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak

Meteor showers are a spectacular astronomical event that occur annually and originate from cometary debris, visible during peak times in specific constellations. [ more ]

Boston.com

Science

A horse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope

The Webb Space Telescope has provided detailed images of the Horsehead Nebula, enhancing astronomers' understanding of this fascinating cosmic feature. [ more ]

Inverse

Science

Inside the Quest to Confirm A Strange 60-Year-Old Theory About Stonehenge

Stonehenge's solar and lunar alignments are significant, attracting crowds during major celestial events. [ more ]

#astrophysics

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OMG science

Is it aliens?': how a mysterious star could help the search for extraterrestrial life

Boyajian's star, with its erratic behavior, is being studied for potential insights into finding intelligent life on other worlds. [ more ]

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Science

The Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here: Everything You Need to Know

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will create a dramatic and awe-inspiring sight with features like the corona and prominences.

Even those not in the path of totality can witness a partial eclipse, which will still be a captivating event across the U.S. [ more ]

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Is it aliens?': how a mysterious star could help the search for extraterrestrial life

Boyajian's star, with its erratic behavior, is being studied for potential insights into finding intelligent life on other worlds. [ more ]

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The Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here: Everything You Need to Know

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will create a dramatic and awe-inspiring sight with features like the corona and prominences.

Even those not in the path of totality can witness a partial eclipse, which will still be a captivating event across the U.S. [ more ]

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Tides Move Heaven and Earth More Than You Know

Tides are not just the ebb and flow of the ocean but a force causing water movement, linked to gravity, affecting various celestial bodies. [ more ]

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A Solar Eclipse Is Too Special to See Through Your Smartphone

Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, expected to cover U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Articles explaining why, where, what to expect, how to participate, and watch safely are available.

Emotional experiences during a total solar eclipse are described vividly by observers. [ more ]

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To Ancient Maya, Solar Eclipses Signified Clashing Gods

Travel to a Dark Sky area to appreciate the beauty of celestial objects in the night sky.

Pre-modern societies accurately predicted lunar and solar eclipses, viewing the sky as orderly and cyclical. [ more ]

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Science

Tides Move Heaven and Earth More Than You Know

Tides are not just the ebb and flow of the ocean but a force causing water movement, linked to gravity, affecting various celestial bodies. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

A Solar Eclipse Is Too Special to See Through Your Smartphone

Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, expected to cover U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Articles explaining why, where, what to expect, how to participate, and watch safely are available.

Emotional experiences during a total solar eclipse are described vividly by observers. [ more ]

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Science

To Ancient Maya, Solar Eclipses Signified Clashing Gods

Travel to a Dark Sky area to appreciate the beauty of celestial objects in the night sky.

Pre-modern societies accurately predicted lunar and solar eclipses, viewing the sky as orderly and cyclical. [ more ]

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Inside a Revolutionary Experiment to Map Space-Time

The first-ever image of a black hole provided strong evidence of their existence and matched theoretical predictions.

Astronomers are collaborating to create the first-ever movie of a black hole by capturing snapshots over time. [ more ]

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New image of supermassive black hailed 'milestone in astronomy'

Scientists captured an image of Sagittarius A* revealing strong magnetic fields.

The image uses polarized light to show twisting magnetic fields around the black hole. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Inside a Revolutionary Experiment to Map Space-Time

The first-ever image of a black hole provided strong evidence of their existence and matched theoretical predictions.

Astronomers are collaborating to create the first-ever movie of a black hole by capturing snapshots over time. [ more ]

Mail Online

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New image of supermassive black hailed 'milestone in astronomy'

Scientists captured an image of Sagittarius A* revealing strong magnetic fields.

The image uses polarized light to show twisting magnetic fields around the black hole. [ more ]

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What Were the Red Dots around the Total Solar Eclipse?

Skywatchers saw red prominences during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

A total solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to observe the sun's corona and prominences. [ more ]

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How to make the most of next week's solar eclipse : Short Wave

Total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, visible from Texas to Maine.

Eye protection is crucial for safe viewing of any solar eclipse. [ more ]

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What Were the Red Dots around the Total Solar Eclipse?

Skywatchers saw red prominences during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

A total solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to observe the sun's corona and prominences. [ more ]

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How to make the most of next week's solar eclipse : Short Wave

Total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, visible from Texas to Maine.

Eye protection is crucial for safe viewing of any solar eclipse. [ more ]

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California

What time is the solar eclipse? How do I keep my eyes safe? Your Sacramento guide

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Sacramento on Monday, reaching about 35% coverage of the sun.

The eclipse is expected to start around 10:30 a.m., peak around 11:15 a.m., and end around 12:15 p.m. [ more ]

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New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

Residents of New York witnessed a solar eclipse on Jan. 24, 1925, that won't be seen again for 99 years.

After 99 years, New York is once again in line for a total eclipse, with the moon positioning between the city and the sun. [ more ]

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How the solar eclipse is bringing cutting-edge science to small towns

High school students in small town Kemp, Tex., participate in a NASA-funded project to capture solar corona images during the eclipse.

The 2024 eclipse will be a significant event with totality over major American cities, providing a unique experience to millions. [ more ]

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Total solar eclipse 2024: how it will help scientists to study the Sun

The total solar eclipse on April 8 will allow researchers in North America to observe the Sun's corona during a period of extreme solar activity.

The mystery of the Sun's corona being hotter than its surface and the intricate structures within it continues to puzzle scientists. [ more ]

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The 9 UK and Ireland towns and cities where you'll see solar eclipse

People in the UK and Ireland will have a chance to see a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, just before sunset.

The eclipse will create a 'ring of fire' effect for viewers directly in the path of the shadow, while others in the UK and Ireland will see a partial coverage of the sun. [ more ]

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How to View April's Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person

Solar eclipse in North America soon after almost a decade, not expected until 2044.

Solar eclipse is an alignment of sun, moon, and Earth; moon covers sun leading to totality or partial eclipse. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

What time is the solar eclipse? How do I keep my eyes safe? Your Sacramento guide

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Sacramento on Monday, reaching about 35% coverage of the sun.

The eclipse is expected to start around 10:30 a.m., peak around 11:15 a.m., and end around 12:15 p.m. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

Residents of New York witnessed a solar eclipse on Jan. 24, 1925, that won't be seen again for 99 years.

After 99 years, New York is once again in line for a total eclipse, with the moon positioning between the city and the sun. [ more ]

Washington Post

Science

How the solar eclipse is bringing cutting-edge science to small towns

High school students in small town Kemp, Tex., participate in a NASA-funded project to capture solar corona images during the eclipse.

The 2024 eclipse will be a significant event with totality over major American cities, providing a unique experience to millions. [ more ]

Nature

Coronavirus

Total solar eclipse 2024: how it will help scientists to study the Sun

The total solar eclipse on April 8 will allow researchers in North America to observe the Sun's corona during a period of extreme solar activity.

The mystery of the Sun's corona being hotter than its surface and the intricate structures within it continues to puzzle scientists. [ more ]

Mail Online

UK news

The 9 UK and Ireland towns and cities where you'll see solar eclipse

People in the UK and Ireland will have a chance to see a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, just before sunset.

The eclipse will create a 'ring of fire' effect for viewers directly in the path of the shadow, while others in the UK and Ireland will see a partial coverage of the sun. [ more ]

WIRED

OMG science

How to View April's Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person

Solar eclipse in North America soon after almost a decade, not expected until 2044.

Solar eclipse is an alignment of sun, moon, and Earth; moon covers sun leading to totality or partial eclipse. [ more ]

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When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Chicago

Chicago residents can witness a partial eclipse on April 6, 2024, with peak totality around 94% at 2:07 p.m.

Adler Planetarium and other venues offer free or ticketed events for eclipse viewing, including live streams and viewing parties. [ more ]

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When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Los Angeles

Los Angeles will experience a noticeable partial solar eclipse starting at 10:06 a.m., peaking at 11:12 a.m.

Various events like sound baths, meditation workshops, live online broadcasts, viewing parties, and educational activities are planned around the eclipse in Los Angeles. [ more ]

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The Victorian Woman Who Chased Eclipses

Annie Maunder's determination to photograph and study total solar eclipses contributed to a greater understanding of the sun's effects on Earth.

Despite her significant contributions to science, Annie Maunder, like many early female scientists, has been forgotten and overlooked. [ more ]

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Do Stars Outnumber the Sands of Earth's Beaches?

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all Earth's beaches, an unfathomable concept.

Estimating the exact number of stars in the universe versus grains of sand on Earth is a complex and approximate 'Fermi problem.' [ more ]

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Astronomers have solved the mystery of why this black hole has the hiccups

Astronomers observed a burst of light from a galaxy with a supermassive black hole, showing periodic energy dips every 8.5 days.

The unusual behavior was caused by a smaller black hole orbiting the supermassive black hole, punching through its accretion disk and releasing gas. [ more ]

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This Dead Star Flares to Life Every 80 Years. Your Only Chance to See It Will Come Any Day Now

T CrB is a periodic nova erupting every century or so, visible to the naked eye during outbursts.

Astronomers are eager to study T CrB's unique behavior of brightening and dimming, which defies conventional wisdom about novae. [ more ]

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