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Archive for February, 2023

Why are there so few ‘hot Neptune’ exoplanets?

February 18th, 2023 by

There’s apparently a dearth of close-orbiting Neptune-size planets in our galaxy, and two observation techniques are starting to explain why.

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See a bright Venus and Jupiter hold a celestial meeting in the night sky this month

February 18th, 2023 by

Venus and Jupiter should make for a very striking visual spectacle, no doubt attracting the attention of even those who don’t give more than a casual glance at the night sky.

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1st private Launcher space tug fails after launching on SpaceX rocket

February 18th, 2023 by

Space launch startup Launcher said its first spacecraft, which launched on a SpaceX rocket last month, has failed.

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‘Hello Tomorrow!’ offers a darker look at life on the moon

February 17th, 2023 by

Apple TV+’s enticing new sci-fi series, “Hello Tomorrow!” delivers a shiny retro-future for space fans who dream of living on the moon.

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Artemis 1 moon launch was as loud as 40 million bowls of Rice Krispies: study

February 17th, 2023 by

A new study has found that the launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mega moon rocket created sound levels far more powerful than predicted.

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Uranus up close: What proposed NASA ‘ice giant’ mission could teach us

February 17th, 2023 by

A proposed NASA mission to Uranus would shed light on the mysterious ice giant as well as a type of exoplanet that’s among the most common in the universe, researchers say.

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Binoculars deal spotted: 34% off Celestron Nature DX ED 8×42

February 17th, 2023 by

Save over $71 on the Celestron Nature DX ED 8×42 binoculars, ideal for outdoor use and being on-the-go.

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Ingenuity helicopter aces 43rd Mars flight, its longest in 10 months

February 17th, 2023 by

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter conducted its 43rd Mars flight on Thursday (Feb. 16), covering 1,280 feet (390 meters) of Red Planet ground.

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