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Archive for October 18th, 2023

Satellite sees annular solar eclipse from 1 million miles away (photo)

October 18th, 2023 by

A NASA camera aboard NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite captured an amazing view of last weekend’s annular solar eclipse from its deep-space perch.

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Top tips for astrophotography composition 2023

October 18th, 2023 by

Improve your composing in astrophotographs, from camera choice and framing to planning, compositional technique and the best camera settings.

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Jupiter-like exoplanets reveal our solar system may not be so unique after all

October 18th, 2023 by

A new analysis shows Jupiter-like planets likely exist around young, moving stars — suggesting our solar system formed from a quiet, low-density environment.

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Mars was shaken by its strongest marsquake ever in 2022. Now we know what caused it

October 18th, 2023 by

Scientists have traced the biggest marsquake detected by Insight in May 2022 to tectonic forces within Mars’ crust, ruling out a meteorite impact.

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A simple streetlight hack could protect astronomy from urban light pollution

October 18th, 2023 by

Blinking streetlights could protect astronomy from the damaging effects of light pollution.

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‘Futurama’ team talks physics, humor and heart at NY Comic Con

October 18th, 2023 by

At NYCC 2023, a handful of ‘Futurama’ directors and producers revealed their insights about the show’s latest season on Hulu, as well as some of its past accomplishments and missteps.

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NASA delays spacewalk a 2nd time due to leak on International Space Station

October 18th, 2023 by

NASA wants to do extra checks after an International Space Station leak on the Russian side, postponing the first of two scheduled spacewalks for a second time as the coolant investigation continues.

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will launch in 2027. Here’s how scientists are getting ready

October 18th, 2023 by

Prep work and collaborations will help NASA’s Roman Space Telescope deliver a big-picture view shortly after it launches in 2027.

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