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Archive for May 23rd, 2024

Space Force wants 7 new telescopes in Hawaii. Local residents say ‘no’

May 23rd, 2024 by

Some Hawaii residents oppose plans from the U.S. Space Force to build a suite of new telescopes designed to track and prevent satellites in orbit from colliding.

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 5 episode 9 offers a tense but questionable cliffhanger

May 23rd, 2024 by

Possibly a couple of missed opportunities, but nonetheless a solid first part of a series finale. And when was the last time a sci-fi show ended on its own terms without being cancelled?

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Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?

May 23rd, 2024 by

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the ‘eclipse of the century’ in our guide.

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Things are finally looking up for the Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft

May 23rd, 2024 by

Voyager 1’s mission has been tumultuous lately, but scientists on the probe’s flight team have turned optimistic about the situation.

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Telescope deal: Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ now under $200

May 23rd, 2024 by

This beginner-friendly telescope from Celestron is on offer for under $200 now that it has a $40 discount.

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See May’s Full Flower Moon blossom in the night sky tonight

May 23rd, 2024 by

The Full Flower Moon will be in the Scorpius constellation tonight (May 23), rising in the southeast just after sunset.

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1st astronaut launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule now targeted for June 1

May 23rd, 2024 by

Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule, a test flight that will send two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

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The Euclid ‘dark universe detective’ telescope has revealed new images of the cosmos — and they are remarkable

May 23rd, 2024 by

A new set of images has been released from Europe’s “dark universe detective” Euclid, and they show that the space telescope is set to change the game for astronomy.

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