SpaceX successfully launches mission to rescue stranded astronauts
The Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched after the rescue mission was delayed due to a technical issue earlier this week. Source: SpaceX successfully launches mission to rescue stranded astronauts
Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole
Streams are the largest ever seen, measuring 23m light years and with combined power of trillions of suns Source: Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole
Eighteen years ago, Pluto was demoted — except in New Mexico
Many remember when Pluto, the dwarf planet recognized by its heart-shaped feature, was demoted from its planetary status. On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet after it was discovered to be much smaller than originally thought, according to History. Now, Aug. 24 is recognized as Pluto […]
Tiny glass beads found on the Moon show it once had volcanoes, scientists say
Volcanic eruptions were happening as recently as 120 million years ago, study suggests Source: Tiny glass beads found on the Moon show it once had volcanoes, scientists say
Neptune’s Clouds Are Vanishing – Hubble Space Telescope Reveals
NASA’s Webb Scores Another Ringed World With New Image of Uranus – NASA
Following in the footsteps of the Neptune image released in 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken a stunning image of the solar system’s other ice giant, the planet Uranus. The new image features dramatic rings as well as bright features in the planet’s atmosphere. Source: NASA’s Webb Scores Another Ringed World With New […]
Study shows how amateur astronomers can aid in Jupiter weather monitoring
Source: Study shows how amateur astronomers can aid in Jupiter weather monitoring
Spectacular increase in the deuterium/hydrogen ratio in Venus’ atmosphere
Our understanding of Venus’ water history and the potential that it was once habitable in the past is being challenged by recent observations. Source: Spectacular increase in the deuterium/hydrogen ratio in Venus’ atmosphere