Astronomy

Raining stars in the night sky

The night of August 12–13 sees a new peak in the Perseid meteor shower. However, the spectacle is noticeably spoiled by the bright moonlight. This month, the Kappa cygnids are more noticeable but much less numerous.

Disco ball satellite will put Einstein's theory to the test

In orbit is the Lares-2 satellite. According to Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, the earth's gravity distorts space, making measurements ten times more accurate than ever before.

It is not as timely as suggested for Russia to leave the ISS.

Juri Borissow, the head of Roskosmos, made an announcement that suggested Russia would soon leave the International Space Station. But more than just the ambiguous phrase "after 2024" raises questions.

The origin of one of the oldest Mars meteorites

Experts are still perplexed as to the origin of "Black Beauty." One of the oldest Mars rocks, which is thought to be around 4.5 billion years old, has now been traced back to its original location.

Artemis-debut I's is still postponed

NASA's moon mission is once again delayed by Hurricane »Ian«; the rocket system is currently back in the hangar, and a new launch date is not likely to be in November.

Test maneuvers for asteroid defense are imminent

For the first time, a space probe is supposed to distract a celestial body from its train. On Tuesday night, the darts mission's probe will hit the asteroid Dimorphos.

A lunar mission with difficulties

NASA's Artemis mission has experienced two failed launches and a shaky third launch date. Perhaps choices that were once more motivated by political calculations are now exacting retribution.

2000 years ago, Betelgeuse, the red giant, was still yellow.

According to historical accounts, observers thought the red giant was a yellow-orange color.According to astronomers, Betägeuze is nearly at the end of its life.

Researchers find a moon on a Jupiter-Sasteroid

A small celestial body appears to be orbiting the Trojan Polymele, which is traveling along Jupiter's orbit. Through a stellar occultation from the Earth, the asteroid and its moon were discovered.

Find a direct hit first!

The Subaru telescope's new infrared instrument is searching for exoplanets everywhere. The planet Ross 508b, where there may be liquid water, was his first discovery.

The first moon probe from South Korea has successfully launched.

The Danuri spacecraft from South Korea is headed for the moon. It is anticipated to accomplish this goal by the middle of December. The year-long lunar mission will then begin.

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German spaceman Maurer touched down on Earth.

After about half a year in space, astronaut Matthias Maurer and the rest of the crew are back on Earth. The spacecraft safely touched down in the water.

Ingenuity keeps popping up everywhere.

Since last year, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter has been traveling. He now has significant responsibilities despite being intended as a technology demonstrator. But he faces day-to-day challenges.

Confirmed standard model from thirty years ago

A very massive black hole surrounded by a dust ring is visible in the galaxy Messier 77's center, as seen in new, accurate images. This now supports a long-held theory.

Peptides can also be produced in space

A new type of reaction creates chains of amino acids in the interstellar room. Such peptides, building blocks of life, could have been plentiful in the early solar system.

Well-hidden planets in the morning light

All the planets, excluding Mercury, congregate in the morning sky in May. They unfortunately only rise to modest heights before being engulfed by the twilight.

First fully private crew to return to Earth

To the international space station for a few days for 50 million euros with Axiom? For some wealthy businessmen, it was worthwhile. They returned to Earth later than expected.

Space travel with SpaceX feeling

You return to space from the USA thanks to SpaceX. utilizing recyclable rockets. Exciting! Unfortunately, "return to space" focuses more on stunning visuals than stellar scholarship. a critique

A white dwarf with habitable zone and planets

Exoplanet discovery has become commonplace. Even though they orbit a burning star, science is electrified if they appear in the habitable zone.

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