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Star twinkles 18 times in new James Webb Space Telescope image

The James Webb Space Telescope finished the first major stage in its long process of aligning the observatory's 18-segmented primary mirror.

Cosmonaut brains are 'rewired' by space missions, scientists find

In a new study, scientists show how cosmonaut brains adapt to space.

Astronauts snap stunning views of February's Full Snow Moon from space (photos)

Astronauts on the International Space Station captured stunning views of February's Full Snow Moon this week.

A Colossal Flare Erupted From the Far Side of the Sun

Earlier this week the Sun erupted with a huge explosion, blasting solar particles millions of kilometers into space. The team for the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft says the blast is the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single image together with the full solar disc.

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Astronomers spot remains of long-lost galaxy eaten by the Milky Way

The demolished galaxy crashed into our own 8 billion to 10 billion years ago.

Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF review

An ultra-wide, ultra-sharp Nikon-fit crop sensor lens, the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 AF Pro DX is almost unbeatable in its class thanks to its rugged build, and minimal distortion

6 ways to save money on video games

As the cost of living continues to rise, we’ve put together a guide outlining 6 ways to save money on video games to keep your favorite hobby as pain-free as possible.

Book reviews for three guides to the stars and constellations

In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my formative years in the hobby.

Save up to £70 on Celestron telescopes in these stellar deals at Wex Photo Video

Start stargazing and grab a great deal on a Celestron telescope in the process.

'Ghost particle' coming into focus: Scientists put upper limit on mass of neutrinos

Neutrinos are so small that scientists once thought they had no mass at all. Neutrinos do have mass, however, and physicists have now put a new upper limit on it: 0.8 electronvolts.

Getting ready for lunar orbit

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ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst visited Thales Alenia Space in Turin recently to test out and provide feedback on accommodations for the next human outpost in space, the lunar Gateway.  

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Week in images: 14 - 18 February 2022

Week in images: 14 - 18 February 2022

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Jupiter

If Jupiter were the size of a basketball, Earth would be the size of a grape.

When the next interstellar object comes, James Webb Space Telescope will be there to study it

The next time a space rock races through the solar system from beyond, humans will be a little more prepared to unlock its secrets.

'Space Force' returns to Netflix for a 2nd season of high-flying hilarity

"Space Force" is one of an unprecedented number of quality sci-fi shows coming (or coming back) to the small screen this summer.

After a year on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover is on course for big discoveries

NASA's Perseverance rover has been on Mars for a full year now, but in some ways the robot is just getting started.

1 year later, Ingenuity helicopter still going strong on Mars

A year after arriving on the Red Planet, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter continues to push the limits of off-Earth flight.

12 amazing photos from the Perseverance rover's 1st year on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has now been exploring Mars for a full year, and it has captured some amazing photos during that stretch.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 18 – 26

With the Moon gone from the evening sky, trace out Monoceros the Unicorn walking behind Orion. Spot the famous binocular star clusters at his eye and horn-tip, and don't miss M41 under Sirius. Meanwhile, the waning Moon, passes Venus, Mars and Mercury at dawn.

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Earth from Space: Tenerife, Canary Islands

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Tenerife – the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.

Giant solar eruption seen by Solar Orbiter

The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single image together with the full solar disc.


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