A sample from asteroid Bennu, delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2023, has revealed a collection of molecules and minerals that play a […]
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Comet ATLAS Offers Stunning Display as It Nears the Sun
In mid-January 2025, comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) was observed as it approached within 8 million miles of the Sun, offering a stunning display recorded by […]
James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Hidden Interstellar Wonders of Supernova Cassiopeia A
A centuries-old supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia has been illuminated by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), unveiling intricate interstellar structures around 11,000 light-years away. […]
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Amateur Astronomer Discovers Unexpected Composition of Jupiter’s Clouds
Jupiter’s atmospheric composition has been called into question through observations made using an old technique by an amateur astronomer, Steve Hill. The findings have indicated […]
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What Time Is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Closest Sun Flyby on Christmas Eve?
The Parker Solar Probe, a mission by NASA, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. This […]
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MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity
A significant breakthrough in astrophysics has been achieved, with scientists confirming the presence of a gravitational wave background—a constant vibration in the fabric of the […]
