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Archive for February 8th, 2023

A dwarf planet beyond Neptune has a mysterious ring that astronomers can’t explain

February 8th, 2023 by

A mini-planet orbiting in the frigid outer reaches of the solar system has a Saturn-like ring of dust and debris that defies the rules of physics, a new study has revealed.

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A fleet of gamma-ray burst detecting cubesats could help crack mystery of neutron star mergers

February 8th, 2023 by

A constellation of tiny satellites could revolutionize the study of the most energetic explosion in the cosmos and help astronomers untangle the mysteries of colliding neutron stars.

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Defying gravity: How video games play with gravity and zero-g

February 8th, 2023 by

Float on over here as we look at some of the most interesting uses of gravity and weightlessness in video games.

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Turkey earthquake devastation spotted by satellites (photos)

February 8th, 2023 by

The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake Monday (Feb. 6) and aftershocks is estimated to be at least 11,200 people in the region, according to reports.

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Save $200 on the Nikon D850: An impressive DSLR camera for professionals

February 8th, 2023 by

This Nikon D850 deal is not only a brilliant camera but comes with an additional free bundle worth $180 to add to your photography arsenal.

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Watch Russia launch cargo mission to space station early Thursday

February 8th, 2023 by

Russia will launch a robotic cargo mission to the International Space Station early Thursday morning (Feb. 9), and you can watch the action live.

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The Alpha-Centaurids meteor shower peaks tonight for Southern Hemisphere skywatchers

February 8th, 2023 by

The annual meteor shower Alpha-Centaurids peaks on Wednesday (Feb. 8) as Earth passes through a cloud of debris left by an unknown comet – but only for skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Massive comet hurtling past the sun is chasing its tail

February 8th, 2023 by

The massive comet 96P Machholz is currently headed through the inner solar system, and a closer look at this unusual 4-mile-wide space snowball reveals that it’s chasing its own tail.

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