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Archive for September 16th, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope witnesses a black hole ‘killing’ its galaxy (photo)

September 16th, 2024 by

Using the James Webb Space Telescope astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole “killing” its galaxy by starving it of the material needed to birth new stars.

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Collisions could increase chance of ‘God of Destruction’ asteroid Apophis hitting Earth

September 16th, 2024 by

Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer ‘God of Destruction’ space rock destructively close on a future pass.

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Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight

September 16th, 2024 by

Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

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This Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera bundle is now $500 off

September 16th, 2024 by

We think the Nikon z6 II mirrorless camera is one of the best cameras for astrophotography and now this bundle is $500 off.

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‘Astroneer’ is getting a surprise expansion 8 years after launch (video)

September 16th, 2024 by

Looking for your next space exploration game? Astroneer is getting its first expansion soon and might be the playful odyssey you’re looking for.

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China prepares for 1st launch of new Long March 8A rocket

September 16th, 2024 by

China’s new Long March 8A rocket could fly for the first time by the end of the year, helping the country build a number of planned satellite megaconstellation.

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‘Surprising’ warmth above Antarctica is earliest observed on record

September 16th, 2024 by

Temperature fluctuations above Antarctica in winter show the earliest warming of the stratosphere on record.

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James Webb Telescope goes ‘extreme’ and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)

September 16th, 2024 by

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken things to the extreme, studying the outer edge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way and producing a stunning new image.

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