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The Night Sky This Week July 29 2024
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Star Explosion Coming to a Sky Near You!
Get ready for a rare cosmic explosion about to light up the sky- here’s how you can catch the sky show! The T Coronae Borealis star, also known as the ‘Blaze Star’ will be visible to the naked eye for perhaps only for a few hours and up to a couple of days, and those […]
June 3 ‘Planet Parade’ Reality Check
Patient skywatchers offered a better sequel at end of the month The upcoming June 3 planet parade, where multiple neighbouring worlds in our solar system will align in the early morning sky, has received a lot of media buzz. However, the excitement is unfortunately exaggerated for a few reasons. First the facts of what this […]
Earth’s Evil Exoplanet Twin Found
(Press Release) The discovery of a planet similar in size to Venus that’s orbiting a star in the neighborhood of our solar system raises hopes that astronomers may someday unlock the secret to why life appeared on Earth. An international team of scientists led by the Astrobiology Center (ABC) in Japan, the University of Tokyo, […]
A Giant Cosmic Butterfly Discovered
(Press Release) Astronomers have found what is likely the largest planet-forming disk ever seen, which appears like a giant, cosmic butterfly in the night sky. This discovery offers new insight into the environments where planets form. Officially known as IRAS 23077+6707 (IRAS 23077, for short), this giant cosmic butterfly is about 1000 light-years from Earth […]
Webb Snaps Amazing Details in Horsehead Nebula and Background Galaxies
Credit: The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured the sharpest infrared images to date of one of the most distinctive objects in our skies, the Horsehead Nebula. These observations show a part of the iconic nebula in a whole new light, capturing its complexity with unprecedented spatial resolution. The first image (left), released in […]
Interview: Why a total solar eclipse is a MUST-SEE event!
It’s a once in a lifetime event: a mesmerizing, soul-stirring experience.
At any given point on earth, the ability to see a total solar eclipse happens only once every three to four hundred years. And on April 8, 2024, at least 30 million people will be able to experience it.
They’ll be plunged into darkness as the moon completely blocks the sun.
Even if you’re not going to experience the eclipse, it’s a fascinating journey of discovery to hear science writer Andrew Fazekas talk about it.
Andrew explains what we’ll see, the science and history around solar eclipses, and what makes them unique and unforgettable.
Star Explosion Coming to a Sky Near You!
Get ready for a rare cosmic explosion about to light up the sky- here’s how you can catch the sky show! The T Coronae Borealis star, also known as the ‘Blaze Star’ will be visible to the naked eye for perhaps only for a few hours and up to a couple of days, and those […]
June 3 ‘Planet Parade’ Reality Check
Patient skywatchers offered a better sequel at end of the month The upcoming June 3 planet parade, where multiple neighbouring worlds in our solar system will align in the early morning sky, has received a lot of media buzz. However, the excitement is unfortunately exaggerated for a few reasons. First the facts of what this […]
The Night Sky This Week May 27 2024
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Earth’s Evil Exoplanet Twin Found
(Press Release) The discovery of a planet similar in size to Venus that’s orbiting a star in the neighborhood of our solar system raises hopes that astronomers may someday unlock the secret to why life appeared on Earth. An international team of scientists led by the Astrobiology Center (ABC) in Japan, the University of Tokyo, […]
A Giant Cosmic Butterfly Discovered
(Press Release) Astronomers have found what is likely the largest planet-forming disk ever seen, which appears like a giant, cosmic butterfly in the night sky. This discovery offers new insight into the environments where planets form. Officially known as IRAS 23077+6707 (IRAS 23077, for short), this giant cosmic butterfly is about 1000 light-years from Earth […]
Webb Snaps Amazing Details in Horsehead Nebula and Background Galaxies
Credit: The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured the sharpest infrared images to date of one of the most distinctive objects in our skies, the Horsehead Nebula. These observations show a part of the iconic nebula in a whole new light, capturing its complexity with unprecedented spatial resolution. The first image (left), released in […]
Eclipse Viewing Safety Tips for NBC News Kids Edition
Credit: NBCNews
Interview: Why a total solar eclipse is a MUST-SEE event!
It’s a once in a lifetime event: a mesmerizing, soul-stirring experience.
At any given point on earth, the ability to see a total solar eclipse happens only once every three to four hundred years. And on April 8, 2024, at least 30 million people will be able to experience it.
They’ll be plunged into darkness as the moon completely blocks the sun.
Even if you’re not going to experience the eclipse, it’s a fascinating journey of discovery to hear science writer Andrew Fazekas talk about it.
Andrew explains what we’ll see, the science and history around solar eclipses, and what makes them unique and unforgettable.