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Archive for February 16th, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope opens Pandora’s Cluster in stunning image with help from Einstein (video)

February 16th, 2023 by

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed Abell 2744 also known as “Pandora’s Cluster” spotting the merger of three galactic clusters to birth a “mega cluster.”

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Supercharged Valentine’s Day auroras give Alaska-based polar lights chaser the night of his life (photos)

February 16th, 2023 by

Vincent Ledvina was as excited as the particles in the atmosphere over his head when a well-timed solar eruption triggered a night of auroral splendor on Valentine’s Day.

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Comet C/2022 A2 (Pan-STARRS) passes close by the sun this weekend

February 16th, 2023 by

The comet C/2022 A2 (Pan-STARRS) will reach perihelion, or the closest point to the sun in its orbit, on Sunday, Feb. 18. The comet will be visible from Earth at dawn and dusk.

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Pakistan gets space-flown seeds from China’s Shenzhou 14 mission (video)

February 16th, 2023 by

Seeds sent along with a Chinese astronaut mission have been returned to Pakistan following a six-month-long stay aboard the Tiangong space station.

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Russia delays launch of replacement Soyuz to March

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Russia has delayed the launch of a replacement Soyuz to the International Space Station until March, citing the need to look into a leaky Progress freighter.

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Intuitive Machines rings Nasdaq bell on path to private moon landing

February 16th, 2023 by

The moon-landing company went public on the Nasdaq on Wednesday (Feb. 15) amid a renewed focus by NASA to bring humans and robots to the lunar surface.

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‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 is almost upon us. What can we expect?

February 16th, 2023 by

“Star Trek: Picard” Season 3 contains all manner of Trekkie throwbacks, Easter eggs and references to The Next Generation.

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What is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?

February 16th, 2023 by

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the next major step in astronomy and will help unlock the secrets of the universe’s expansion and dark energy.

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