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Archive for March 1st, 2023

Celestron Outland X 10×42 binoculars review

March 1st, 2023 by

The Celestron Outland X 10×42 binoculars are compact and rugged and their top-quality glass is waterproof and nitrogen purged for fogproofing.

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European Union to build its own satellite-internet constellation

March 1st, 2023 by

Europe’s planned IRISS constellation will consist of 170 satellites and provide a multi-orbital connectivity infrastructure.

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See Venus and Jupiter get super-close in the sky tonight

March 1st, 2023 by

Venus and Jupiter will meet up in the night sky on Wednesday (March 1) during a conclave of solar system record breakers, its hottest planet and its largest.

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The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 review: a breezy set-up for things to come

March 1st, 2023 by

The Mandalorian season 3 kicks off with ‘The Apostate’, a relaxed but fun episode full of familiar faces that sets up the next steps in Din Djarin and Grogu’s journey.

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Venus grade: NASA seeks a lander battery tough enough to survive Earth’s evil twin

March 1st, 2023 by

The surface of Venus is so extreme that even the best landers make it only a few hours before failing. NASA hopes a new type of battery will help.

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Watch Venus and Jupiter come close to each other tonight and tomorrow in live webcasts

March 1st, 2023 by

The Virtual Telescope Project will show the two planets meeting in the night sky on Wednesday (March 1) and Thursday (March 2). Here’s how to watch.

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China launches secretive Horus 1 remote-sensing satellite (video)

March 1st, 2023 by

China sent a secretive remote-sensing satellite named Horus 1 to orbit on Friday night (Feb. 23) as the country begins to ramp up its launch activity.

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‘Absolutely unreal:’ NASA astronaut snaps amazing photo of auroras from space station

March 1st, 2023 by

NASA astronaut Josh Cassada captured a stunning shot of green auroras dancing in Earth’s skies from his vantage point on the International Space Station.

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