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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.
FREE Eclipse Simulator
Check out this amazing simulation of the April 8th total solar eclipse thanks to the good folks at Simulation Curriculum, the makers of SkySafari and StarryNight
Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse Online with NASA
The April 8, 2024, solar eclipse will be visible in the entire contiguous United States, weather permitting. People along the path of totality stretching from Texas to Maine will have the chance to see a total solar eclipse; outside this path, a partial solar eclipse will be visible. Credits: NASA On Monday, April 8, most […]
American Astronomical Society Warns of Counterfeit & Fake Eclipse Glasses
AAS PRESS RELEASE March 22 2024 — With the April 8th North American total solar eclipse just over two weeks away, counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. As recently as March 11th, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Solar Eclipse Task Force hadn’t seen evidence that any solar viewers being sold for the eclipse were unsafe, but […]
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.
FREE Eclipse Simulator
Check out this amazing simulation of the April 8th total solar eclipse thanks to the good folks at Simulation Curriculum, the makers of SkySafari and StarryNight
Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse Online with NASA
The April 8, 2024, solar eclipse will be visible in the entire contiguous United States, weather permitting. People along the path of totality stretching from Texas to Maine will have the chance to see a total solar eclipse; outside this path, a partial solar eclipse will be visible. Credits: NASA On Monday, April 8, most […]
American Astronomical Society Warns of Counterfeit & Fake Eclipse Glasses
AAS PRESS RELEASE March 22 2024 — With the April 8th North American total solar eclipse just over two weeks away, counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. As recently as March 11th, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Solar Eclipse Task Force hadn’t seen evidence that any solar viewers being sold for the eclipse were unsafe, but […]
