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Archive for April 14th, 2023

Bizarre object 10 million times brighter than the sun defies physics, NASA says

April 14th, 2023 by

A bizarre ‘ultraluminous X-ray source’ shines millions of times brighter than the sun, breaking a physical law called the Eddington limit, a new study finds.

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JUICE Jupiter mission marks a massive milestone for European space exploration

April 14th, 2023 by

The newly launched JUICE Jupiter mission is Europe’s first flagship exploration mission and its first voyage to the outer solar system — and it could pave the way for even bolder efforts.

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Meteorite hunt! Museum offers $25k reward for fragment of Maine space rock

April 14th, 2023 by

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel is offering a hefty reward for anyone who can produce a significant fragment of a fallen meteorite.

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Lab-grown solar flares reveal secrets of the sun’s coronal loops

April 14th, 2023 by

Mini solar flares created in the lab could improve our understanding of coronal loops and the high-energy emissions from the sun that can threaten communication and power systems on Earth.

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Bag a bargain: Celestron Firstscope telescope deal now under $55

April 14th, 2023 by

The Celestron Classic Firstscope 76mm is a great low price and now you can save a further $10 buy applying a coupon on Amazon.

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Europe successfully launches JUICE mission to study Jupiter’s icy moons

April 14th, 2023 by

JUICE, Europe’s first-ever Jupiter mission, launched Friday morning (April 14) on an ambitious quest to unlock the secrets of the giant planet’s icy ocean moons.

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Gaze into the mesmerizing Whirlpool Galaxy high in the sky tonight

April 14th, 2023 by

Skywatchers will get the opportunity to take a good look at the galaxy Messier 51 with its incredible whirlpool shape when it rises high in the sky over Earth on Friday, April 14.

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NASA wants fleet of spacecraft to watch infamous Apophis asteroid approach Earth: report

April 14th, 2023 by

The Apophis asteroid, recently cleared of imminent wrongdoing to Earth, already has one spacecraft visitor expected. NASA wants industry to send more.

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