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Archive for April, 2024

Dying SpaceX rocket creates eerie ‘dashed’ line in new photos. What’s going on?

April 5th, 2024 by

New images show a glowing “dashed” line in the night sky above Arizona after part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fell back to Earth following a double-header launch.

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Why NASA jets will chase the April 8 total solar eclipse (video)

April 5th, 2024 by

NASA scientists will study the April 8 total solar eclipse using special jet airplanes.

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Like the 90s, binary stars are back in style

April 5th, 2024 by

For many years, binary star research has been as neglected as an old Tamagotchi. But now, the Gaia space telescope is leading a resurgence in interest in binary star systems.

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In space and on Earth, where astronauts will view the April 8 solar eclipse

April 5th, 2024 by

As a total solar eclipse crosses North America, seven people in space will see the spectacle from orbit. At the same time, more than 30 astronauts will be at events celebrating the sight.

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Last-minute solar eclipse glasses deals: Save up to 50%

April 5th, 2024 by

The upcoming total solar eclipse is April 8, and if you’re looking for a last-minute deal on safe glasses to view the event, you’re in luck.

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Top 5 items I recommend to safely observe the sun: Get total solar eclipse ready

April 5th, 2024 by

All you need to know about how to observe our local star, the sun, safely.

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How the supersonic Concorde jet broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history

April 5th, 2024 by

In 1973 Concorde broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by extending totality to 74 minutes.

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SpaceX launching 23 Starlink satellites from Florida this morning

April 5th, 2024 by

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set launch 23 of the company’s Starlink broadband satellites early this morning (April 5).

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