Many astronomy-interested people know of the Hyades and the Pleiades. They’re star clusters in the Taurus constellation. They’re two out of a handful of star clusters that are visible to the unaided eye under dark sky conditions.
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'Starfield' unveils 1st look at 'Shattered Space' expansion (video)
Starfield might have disappointed some at launch, but in typical Bethesda fashion, it's continuing to expand and giving more power to the players.
Chinese moon researchers gearing up for June 25 arrival of far side samples
More than 200 Chinese scientists gathered in Beijing recently for a seminar about the geology of the Chang'e 6 mission's landing area. Samples from the site are scheduled to arrive on Earth on June 25.
Frost Seen on Olympus Mons for the First Time
It’s been known for years that there are large quantities of water ice locked up in the Martian poles. Around the equator however it is a barren dry wasteland devoid of any surface ice. Recent observations of Mars have discovered frost on the giant shield volcanoes but it only appears briefly after sunrise and soon evaporates. Estimates suggest that 150,000 tons of water cycle between the surface and atmosphere on a daily basis.
'Supernova discovery machine' James Webb Space Telescope finds most distant star explosion on record
The JWST has proven itself to be a "supernova discovery machine" by finding 80 exploding stars in the infant universe, including the most distant and earliest supernova ever seen.
Remembering Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo of our home planet from the Moon in 1968, was killed on June 7, 2024. Anders was flying alone in his Beechcraft T-34 Mentor aircraft when the plane plunged into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. Anders was 90.
A Mission To Find 10 Million Near Earth Asteroids Every Year
So far, scientists have found around 34,000 near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that could serve as humanity’s stepping stone to the stars. These balls of rock and ice hold valuable resources as we expand throughout the solar system, making them valuable real estate in any future space economy. But the 34,000 we know of only make up a small percentage of the total number of asteroids in our vicinity – some estimates theorize that up to 1 billion asteroids larger than a modern car exist near Earth. A project from the Trans Astronautics Corp (TransAstra), an asteroid-hunting start-up based in California, hopes to find the missing billion.
Solar storm douses Mars in radiation as auroras flicker in the Red Planet sky (video)
NASA's fleet of robotic Martian explorers measured the effects of May's dramatic solar storms, experiencing the equivalent of undergoing about 30 chest X-rays all at once.
India's Aditya-L1 solar probe snaps shots of our hyperactive sun during May outburst (photos)
India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft imaged the sun a week after it unleashed the rare G5 geomagnetic storm that sparked some of the strongest auroras in centuries.
A Recent Solar Storm Even Had an Impact on Mars
Planet Earth is in for some amazing geomagnetic storms in the next year or so. That’s because it’s in a period of peak activity called “solar maximum” (solar max, for short). But, what happens at other planets, especially Mars, during this time? Mars mission scientists got a sneak peek at the effect of a major solar storm thanks to one hitting the Red Planet on May 20th, 2024.
Was Earth’s Climate Affected by Interstellar Clouds?
Scientists scour the Earth and the sky for clues to our planet’s climate history. Powerful and sustained volcanic eruptions can alter the climate for long periods of time, and the Sun’s output can shift Earth’s climate over millions of years.
An interstellar cloud may have caused an ice age on Earth. Here's how
The sun protects our solar system's planets from the harsh environment of interstellar space; 2 million years ago, a dense cloud of matter could have curtailed this shielding.
A missing link in the timeline of Earth's chemistry may have been found
Scientists may have found missing pieces in the timeline that connects ancient Earth chemistry to modern day metabolic reactions.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts got genetically younger in space: study
Scientists have found that the members of the first all-civilian space mission, Inspiration 4, got genetically younger during their stay in space. But the effects did not last long.
NASA funds tech development for life-hunting Habitable Worlds Observatory
NASA recently selected three proposals that will help develop the tech needed by its proposed life-hunting Habitable Worlds Observatory space telescope.
DARPA unveils 6 new designs for uncrewed vertical-takeoff military aircraft, eyes 2026 test flights
Lightweight fighter aircraft with no pilots could support conventional military missions while being easier to launch and recover.
Get a sneak peek at new 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' survival horror game (trailer)
A preview of the first trailer for Survios' upcoming "Alien: Rogue Incursion" VR game.
Watch SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy booster splash down in this epic video
The huge first stage of Spacex's Starship megarocket came back to Earth as planned during the vehicle's June 6 test flight, and cameras recorded the dramatic action.
James Webb Space Telescope spots asteroid collision in neighboring star system
The James Webb Space Telescope has seen signs of a violent asteroid collision in neighboring star system, Beta Pictoris. The observations could reveal the early stages of planet birth.
New space stations exhibit invites public to find 'Home Beyond Earth'
An exhibit about space stations turns the focus from how astronauts live in space to how millions of people may do so in the future. The cultural implications are explored at The Museum of Flight.
What Martian Gullies Mean for Water on Mars
Martian gullies have been the center of a debate about whether Mars ever has flowing water. Now, a comprehensive study examines the question.
