The center of the Milky Way is a mysterious place. Astronomers think there’s a supermassive black hole there, though it could be dark matter instead. The region is densely packed with stars, dominated by red giants. And because of all the dust between Earth and the galactic center, we can’t see anything with visible light, ultraviolet light, or low-energy x-rays.
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NASA officials optimistic Lucy asteroid mission will overcome solar array snag
Artist’s illustration of the final phase of deploying the solar arrays on NASA’s Lucy spacecraft. Credit: NASA
A NASA official said Monday there is “widespread optimism” that a solar array snag discovered on the Lucy asteroid probe after its launch over the weekend will not jeopardize the spacecraft’s 12-year exploration mission.
This Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is over $31 off at Amazon right now
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Roger Chaffee: Engineer, aviator and Apollo 1 astronaut
Remembering the life of Apollo 1 astronaut, Roger Chaffee.
Giant space bubble reveals reverse shockwaves from a catastrophic star explosion
NASA telescopes have captured the colorful blast of a stellar explosion thousands of years ago, shedding new light on the evolution of such cosmic remains.
Heinz debuts 'Marz' Edition ketchup made with tomatoes grown in Mars conditions
Since the Voyager probes passed through the Jupiter system in 1979, scientists have been intrigued and mystified by its moon Europa. Once the images these probes acquired of the moon’s icy surface returned to Earth, scientists began to speculate about the possibility of a subsurface ocean. Since then, the detection of plume activity and other lines of evidence have bolstered this theory and fed speculation that there could be life beneath Europa’s icy surface.
China launches orbiting solar observatory
A Long March 2D rocket blasts off with China’s Xihe solar research satellite. Credit: CASC
China successfully launched a half-ton scientific research satellite Oct. 14 to study the violent and sudden physical processes behind solar flares, joining 10 other small payloads on a Long March 2D rocket that also tested grid fins to help guide the expendable booster away from populated areas during its fall back to Earth.
Jupiter Whacked Again? Japanese Astronomers Record Possible Impact
A group of Japanese astronomers just discovered a potential new impact at the planet Jupiter.
China successfully tested hypersonic weapon in August: report
China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic weapon two months ago, making strides with the technology that surprised and alarmed U.S. officials, according to a media report.
An asteroid zipped past Earth closer than the moon's orbit yesterday
There was never a threat to our planet.
Here’s the View From Sweden During the Recent Solar Storm
Vivid green and purple aurora swirled and danced across the entire night sky in Sweden recently. The nighttime light show was captured by an all-sky camera in Kiruna, Sweden, which is part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Weather Service Network.
Astronauts capture stunning aurora from International Space Station
The sky show took place over Antarctica and New Zealand.
How to edit aurora photos
Our guide on how to edit aurora photos will help you bring out the best in your pictures.
NASA eyes solar array glitch on new Lucy asteroid spacecraft
NASA's newly launched mission bound for the Trojan asteroids has to address a small issue with its solar panels.
VR headset deals: Save on Oculus Quest 2, Valve Index, PSVR, and more
You will not believe your eyes when you see some of these VR headset deals.
Nikkor AF-S FX 70-200mm f/2.8 FL-ED VR lens review
A lightweight, versatile telephoto zoom, the Nikkor AF-S FX 70-200mm f/2.8 FL-ED VR outshines almost every other lens of this focal length, and its wide aperture and sharpness is perfect for astro
Doctor Who Doctors, ranked worst to best
Hop into the TARDIS and check out our list of the Doctor Who Doctors, ranked worst to best.
Three hours to save Integral
On 22 September, around midday, ESA’s Integral spacecraft went into emergency Safe Mode. One of the spacecraft’s three active ‘reaction wheels’ had turned off without warning and stopped spinning, causing a ripple effect that meant the satellite itself began to rotate.
Stunning supernova remnant looks like Pac-Man gulping down stars
NASA has released a picture of a Pac-Man-shaped supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy that was recently captured by the Hubble telescope.
JWST was Recently Hit by a Surprisingly Large Micrometeoroid
They did it by sending rubidium atoms into free fall
