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Archive for May 10th, 2022

A ‘mixed up’ sunspot just fired off a huge solar flare

May 10th, 2022 by

Scientists are keeping an eye on a sunspot that fired off an X-class flare while “having an identity crisis,” according to SpaceWeather.com.

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This spiral galaxy looks positively royal in vibrant new image

May 10th, 2022 by

Using a full spectrum of wavelengths, observations of the Messier 66 galaxy shows the distribution of ionized gasses.

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Hubble’s law: Why are most galaxies moving away from us?

May 10th, 2022 by

Hubble’s law tells us that the universe is in a constant state of expansion

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Best lens heaters in {year} and why every astrophotographer should have one

May 10th, 2022 by

Lens heaters prevent cold and condensation from ruining a night spent shooting the stars. Find out why you need one and which options best suit your kit bag.

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Space video games that should be movies or TV shows

May 10th, 2022 by

As adaptations of sci-fi video games, such as Halo, gain momentum, it might be time to reconsider some franchises with tons of potential.

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Best free sci-fi short movies

May 10th, 2022 by

Don’t the time or inclination to start in on a new science fiction show? Here are five superb sci-fi shorts that will have you hooked and, even better, they’re free.

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Watch the Event Horizon Telescope’s ‘groundbreaking’ Milky Way discovery reveal online this week

May 10th, 2022 by

Science institutions around the world will stream press conferences announcing the discovery; here’s your guide to tuning in.

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On This Day In Space: May 10, 1967: NASA’s M2-F2 lifting body crashes

May 10th, 2022 by

On May 10, 1967, a NASA research aircraft known as the wingless M2-F2 lifting body crashed on Rogers Dry Lakebed at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.

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