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NASA Should Send a Probe to Uranus, Scientist Claims

Uranus is an interesting planet for astronomers for several reasons. First, Uranus is a unique planet in our solar system due to its tilted axis. Unlike most planets that have an axial tilt that is roughly perpendicular to their orbit…

February 17, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NGC 6872 Shines Once Again in New Telescope Image

NGC 6872, also known as the condor galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pavo, about 212 million light-years away from Earth. It is one of the largest spiral galaxies known, with a size of over 522,000 light-years…

February 13, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Photo Shows the Incredible Mammatus Clouds Over Nebraska

Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen a series of puffy, pillow-like clouds that seem to hang from the bottom of a thunderstorm? If so, you’ve probably seen the infamous mammatus clouds. While they might look like…

February 12, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Photographs the Egyptian Pyramids From Space

For thousands of years, the pyramids of Egypt have stood tall as some of the most magnificent architectural structures in the world. But why did the ancient Egyptians go to such lengths to build these towering monoliths? Was it just…

February 11, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Locates Metal Meteorite on Mars

Mars has been extensively studied by astronomers and space agencies over the past few decades. There have been numerous flybys, orbiters, and rovers sent to Mars, providing a wealth of information about the planet’s geology, climate, atmosphere, and potential habitability.…

February 6, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Find Light Beyond the Milky Way Galaxy That’s Brighter Than Expected

The total luminosity, or the total amount of light emitted, of the Milky Way, is estimated to be around 100 billion times that of the Sun. It’s important to note that this is the total luminosity of all the stars…

January 29, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Hubble’s New Quest Finds the V 372 Orionis Variable Star Appearing Near Companion Star

The Hubble telescope is so advanced it makes NASA scientists feel like they’re playing God with their cosmic zoom abilities. It’s like a high-tech telescope version of those binoculars you used to spy on your neighbors as a kid, but…

January 29, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

James Webb Locates Essential Building Blocks of Life in a Molecular Cloud Far From Earth

The Chamaeleon I molecular cloud is a nearby star-forming region located in the southern constellation of Chamaeleon. It is one of the closest sites of ongoing low-mass star formation and contains a number of young stellar objects, including pre-main-sequence stars,…

January 28, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Find a “Bear” on Mars

it’s a pretty safe bet to assume that there aren’t any real bears living on the Red Planet. However, astronomers, scientists in general, and even ordinary people have always been wondering if there is any life dwelling on Mars. While…

January 27, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Brings the First Detailed Weather Report From Mars

Next time you feel the urge to complain about the weather in your country or region, you should keep in mind that the one from Mars is much worse. The weather on our neighboring planet is quite the hot topic…

January 26, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft Could Become a Reality in the US by 2027

Let’s face it, space travel is like the ultimate road trip, and we’re all stuck in a clunky old station wagon. Sure, it gets us where we need to go, but it’s slow, uncomfortable, and let’s not even get started…

January 25, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

The James Webb Space Telescope Faces a New Glitch in Space

The James Webb Space Telescope is not planning on staying away for too long, just a few years. But let’s be real, a few years in space is like dog years, so it’s basically an eternity. But don’t worry, JWST…

January 25, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA’s Mission to Land a Rover on the Psyche Metal Asteroid is Back in Business

Last year in June, we shared the news about NASA postponing its launch of a rover toward the metal-rich asteroid known as 16 Psyche. Gladly, the American space agency reconsidered its decision, and a new release window is now known!…

January 17, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Spots an Unusual Rock on Mars

Mars: where the streets are red, the atmosphere is thin, and the locals are, well, non-existent. It’s like a ghost town, except instead of ghosts, it’s just rocks. But hey, at least the real estate is cheap! Mars, the red…

January 15, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Captures a Clear Image of the Moon’s Shackleton Crater

The Shackleton Crater is a large impact crater located at the south pole of the Moon. It is named after the Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The crater is approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles) in diameter and 3.2 kilometers (2…

January 14, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

James Webb Locates Star Formation in Dusty Layers of a Remote Cluster

NGC 346 is an open star cluster located in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy located about 200,000 light-years from Earth. It is one of the most active star-forming regions in the Small Magellanic Cloud and is home to…

January 14, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Astronomers Shot Yeast in Space, and the Achievement Could Offer Protection for Future Missions

Cosmic radiation can be dangerous, particularly for astronauts and people who frequently fly at high altitudes, such as pilots. Prolonged exposure to high levels of cosmic radiation can increase the risk of cancer and other health problems. However, the risk…

January 13, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Star Twists in Donut Shape While a Black Hole Devours It

Another year, another opportunity for NASA’s good old Hubble telescope to show what it’s made of! The over three decades old telescope has discovered a star destroyed by a black hole in such a greedy way that the former space…

January 13, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

James Webb Discovers the First Exoplanet, and It’s the Same Size as Earth

Who would have thought that just a few decades ago, astronomers were still in the dark about the existence of exoplanets? But now, it seems that these mysterious cosmic objects are popping up everywhere, like cosmic dandelions in the wind!…

January 12, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

The Newfound TOI 700 e Earth-Like Planet Could Have Liquid Water

NASA has discovered a new exoplanet similar to Earth and located in the habitable zone of its solar system. That’s also the area where liquid water has the necessary conditions to form, which obviously leads to the exciting possibility for…

January 11, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Considers Using a Plane on the Titan Moon

Astronomers are interested in exploring Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, because it is one of the most Earth-like bodies in our solar system. It has a thick atmosphere, organic compounds on its surface, and lakes and rivers of liquid…

January 11, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

James Webb Data Indicates That More Galaxies Were Born in the Early Universe Than Astronomers Initially Thought

Astronomical observations conducted utilizing both the Hubble Space Telescope as well as terrestrial-based equipment have revealed that the formation of the first galaxies occurred within one billion years after the Big Bang event. This event is believed to have occurred…

January 10, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

One of NASA’s Satellites Will Crash on Earth in Several Days – Should We Worry?

NASA’s ERBS satellite was launched back in 1984. ERBS stands for “Earth Radiation Budget Satellite.” The satellite was sent up to space to study the Earth’s energy budget and how it’s affected by things like clouds and the greenhouse effect.…

January 7, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Asking a NASA Scientist: Is There Life on Mars? The Answer Will Shock You

If aliens exist on Mars, it’s anybody’s guessing what they would look like. Such creatures probably look something like giant, fluffy, pink cotton candy clouds with googly eyes and tentacles. They probably communicate through a series of high-pitched squeaks and…

January 6, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

James Webb Locates a Peculiar Cosmic Collision in Space

With its state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge instruments, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. From capturing detailed images of distant galaxies to studying the atmospheres of exoplanets, the Webb telescope is capable…

January 4, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

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