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Archive for March 6th, 2024

10 phenomena to see and photograph during April’s total solar eclipse

March 6th, 2024 by

From ‘shadow snakes’ and ‘double diamonds’ to Baily’s beads and the corona, here’s what you need to prepare for on April 8.

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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens review

March 6th, 2024 by

A fantastic lens for astro, landscape and street photography, this wide-angle G Master lens has finally been given the Mk II treatment.

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Stunning images from Very Large Telescope capture unique views of planet formation

March 6th, 2024 by

Incredible images captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile reveal unique insights into planet formation around young stars.

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Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy

March 6th, 2024 by

The astrolabe dates from 11th-century Spain and has origins that are Islamic, Jewish and Christian.

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‘Constellation’ creators on ghostly voices and piecing together a satisfying sci-fi puzzle (exclusive)

March 6th, 2024 by

An exclusive interview with Peter Harness and Michelle MacLaren of Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series “Constellation.”

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Is it time for a new Outer Space Treaty? Reports of Russian nuclear space weapon raise questions

March 6th, 2024 by

Reports of a potential Russian nuclear space weapon recently ignited discussions about the Outer Space Treaty, an international agreement that set the norms for behavior in space.

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Asteroid Apophis will swing past Earth in 2029 — could a space rock collision make it hit us?

March 6th, 2024 by

Near-Earth asteroid Apophis will not collide with another space rock until its close approach to Earth in 2029, a new analysis finds.

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NASA graduates new astronaut class as it begins recruiting for more

March 6th, 2024 by

“The Flies” are ready to fly, so NASA is in need of some new flyboys (and gals). As the space agency welcomed its latest astronauts into its corps, NASA announced it is again accepting applications.

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