This image provided by the European Southern Observatory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shows jets of silicon monoxide blowing away from the baby star HOPS-315. (ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al. via…
Category: Space
Discover where the Eagle might have landed: How to find Apollo 11’s backup sites on the moon
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong announced his historic arrival on the ancient lava plain of Mare Tranquillitatis with the following message to NASA: “Houston, Tranquility Base…
Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Our first meeting was a bit awkward. One of us is an archaeologist who studies how past peoples interacted with their environments. Two of us are…
10 unique tours and experiences for the 2027 ‘eclipse of the century’
If you want to experience the longest total solar eclipse for the next 87 years, make plans for Aug. 2, 2027. To enjoy a whopping 6 minutes, 21 seconds of…
Vision problems emerge as astronauts spend months in orbit
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough sets up optical coherence tomography hardware. Credit: NASA When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes…
Scientists detect lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave analysis
A picture of Mercury as taken by the MESSENGER spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mercury_in_color_-_Prockter07_centered.jpg. Using a cutting-edge magnetic wave detection technique, a new study in Nature Communications has identified lithium in…
The Vera Rubin Observatory could find dozens of interstellar objects
Scientists and astronomers are racing to study only the third-ever known interstellar visitor to the solar system, but with a powerful new observatory coming online, these enigmatic objects may soon…
NASA to launch SNIFS, the sun’s next trailblazing spectator
The reddish chromosphere is visible on the Sun’s right edge in this view of the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse from Madras, Oregon. Credit: NASA/Nat Gopalswamy July will see…
Best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025
Astrophotography transforms distant celestial wonders into stunning images, and choosing the right telescope is key to success. This guide highlights the best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025, tailored for beginners…
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric $5.3 million at New York auction
A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, estimated at $2 – 4 million, is displayed at Sotheby’s, in New…
