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Major radio telescope 'levels up' to get unprecedented views of the early universe

On Sept. 30, the NOEMA telescope, which comprises 12 antennas, was inaugurated and became the most powerful millimeter radio telescope in the Northern Hemisphere.

Earth's atmosphere could be turned into a giant dark-matter detector

Meteor-hunting methods could be adapted to hunt for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up around 85% of the universe's matter but remains invisible.

Asteroid Ryugu was born out in the cold, in the solar system's earliest days

The near-Earth asteroid Ryugu formed far from the sun, in the cold depths of the outer solar system, according to new analysis of samples returned from Ryugu by the Japanese Hayabusa2 mission.

Best space horror games: Spooky space titles to play this Halloween

In space, no one can hear your scream... which is a relief for anyone playing any of these space horror games.

Anycubic Kobra Neo review: It is the one!

We're starting to believe that the Anycubic Kobra Neo might be the one when it comes to budget FDM 3D printers.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 has begun! See the first photos here.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 has begun! It is already thrilling skywatchers around the world and we have some of the first partial solar eclipse photos here.

Webb explores a pair of merging galaxies

Image: Webb explores a pair of merging galaxies

From Rome to Cannes

The Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is currently in Cannes undergoing a series of demanding tests in preparation for launch in 2023. The third member of the Sentinel-1 radar family, part of Europe’s Copernicus programme, will continue the critical task of delivering key radar imagery of Earth’s surface for a wide range of services and scientific applications.

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse today, the last one of 2022

During the partial solar eclipse on Tuesday (Oct. 25) the sun will appear as if a massive bite has been taken from it, but only from certain points on Earth.

Lucy Zipped Past Earth to get a Gravitational Assist Towards Jupiter’s Trojans

Gravitational assists are marvels of orbital mechanics. Usually, they are done for a combination of fuel (i.e., cost) savings and speed, as it is sometimes faster to take multiple trips around planets in the inner solar system to reach locations in the outer solar system more quickly. Lucy recently made such a maneuver on its way out to the Trojan asteroids along Jupiter’s orbit, and its close pass was both a marvel of precision and speed.

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Rooms with a view: Astronauts have design ideas for new space stations

Newly returned International Space Station astronauts say they were impressed with their quarters, but new tech and design thinking could push new commercial stations even further.

Celebrity chefs to provide 'Taste of Space' at NASA visitor complex

Marc Murphy is preparing to cook where he has never cooked before — in deep space, or rather, in Gateway: The Deep Space Complex for "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Edition."

Russia launches 4 satellites to orbit in 5th mission of last 2 weeks

Russia launched three Gonets-M communications spacecraft and a satellite-internet demonstrator on Saturday (Oct. 22), the nation's fifth mission since Oct. 9.

SpaceX gearing up for 1st Falcon Heavy launch since 2019 (photo)

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket in the world, is getting ready to take flight for the first time in more than three years.

Why the James Webb Space Telescope's amazing 'Pillars of Creation' photo has astronomers buzzing

The James Webb Space Telescope's view of the famous "Pillars of Creation" reveals cosmic processes like never before. Here is what makes astronomers so excited.

NASA Provides a Timelapse Movie Showing How the Universe Changed Over 12 Years

The Universe is over 13 billion years old, so a 12-year slice of that time might seem uneventful. But a timelapse movie from NASA shows how much can change in just over a decade. Stars pulse, asteroids follow their trajectories, and distant black holes flare as they pull gas and dust toward themselves.

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Russian cargo spacecraft ends mission with fiery return to Earth

A Russian Progress cargo ship ended its eight-month orbital stay with an intentional death dive into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night (Oct. 23).

Asteroid Samples Reveal Long Journey through the Solar System

Analyses of just 5.4 grams scooped from the asteroid Ryugu are delivering rich new insights into the history of the solar system.

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Scorching 'super-Earth' hot enough to melt gold may have lost its atmosphere

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size rocky world, or "super-Earth," that's hot enough to melt gold and, as a result, may have no atmosphere.

What color is the sun?

The color of the sun reveals a range of information about our star including the stages of its life and the nature of light and how it interacts with the atmosphere of Earth.

This Celestron beginner telescope is 23% off on Amazon

This telescope deal gives a saving of over $45 on a Celestron telescope that's perfectly suited for beginners.


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