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Archive for July, 2024

Road trip! Tour the universe with these gorgeous images from NASA’s Chandra X-ray telescope

July 17th, 2024 by

Newly released images from NASA’s Chandra X-ray telescope capture a cloud complex called Rho Ophiuchi, the Orion Nebula, a spiral galaxy named NGC 3627 and a galaxy cluster known as MACS J0416.

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With its latest moon mission success, China’s space program has the US in its sights

July 17th, 2024 by

The moon’s south pole is designated as the location for the future China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). It is a bold move, as the US also has ambitions to establish bases at the Moon’s south pole – the Shackleton crater is prime real estate.

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Sun blasts out 2nd X-class flare this week, triggers more radio blackouts (video)

July 17th, 2024 by

Sunspot region AR 3738 fired off an X1.9 flare as it exited the sun’s western limb on July 16, 2024 and caused radio blackouts over much of Africa, Europe, and parts of North and South America.

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New nerve-rattling ‘Alien: Romulus’ trailer reminds us that ‘fear is bigger in IMAX’

July 17th, 2024 by

Don’t miss the new “Alien: Romulus” IMAX teaser and behind-the-scenes featurette that give a terrifying glimpse at the upcoming installment of the legendary sci-fi horror franchise.

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Hurry! Celestron NexStar 6SE is $979.99 for Prime Day

July 17th, 2024 by

Though the sale price dipped to $879 earlier today, that deal was quickly pulled. Snap it up for $979.99 before the next price increase.

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Step into VR with this amazing Meta Quest 3 headset, $70 off for Prime Day

July 17th, 2024 by

Whether you’re a newcomer or trading up from a previous headset, this Meta Quest 3 headset the perfect way to experience VR and you won’t even need a PC.

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Save $99 on this Holy Stone HS720 drone with every accessory you could need

July 17th, 2024 by

This very capable drone is reduced by almost $100 for Prime Day if you add a coupon.

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A new, deadly era of space junk is dawning, and no one is ready

July 17th, 2024 by

A Saskatchewan farmer’s near miss with potentially lethal debris falling from orbit highlights the skyrocketing risks and murky politics of space junk.

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