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Archive for January 10th, 2025

Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8×42 monocular review

January 10th, 2025 by me

The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8×42 monocular sets itself apart with its wide focus ring — a departure from the top-mounted design of most competing models.

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An amateur astronomer used an old technique to study Jupiter — and found something strange

January 10th, 2025 by me

The long-held assumption that Jupiter’s iconic swirling clouds are made of frozen ammonia could be upended.

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Mercury looks stunning in images from BepiColombo spacecraft’s 6th and final flyby

January 10th, 2025 by me

BepiColombo made its sixth and final flyby of Mercury on Wed (Jan. 8) capturing images of the tiny planet hinting at the mysteries it will soon investigate.

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SpaceX to launch 7th batch of next-gen spy satellites for US government tonight

January 10th, 2025 by me

SpaceX plans to launch the seventh batch of “proliferated architecture” spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office tonight (Jan. 10).

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Blue Origin delays 1st New Glenn rocket launch due to rough seas for landing

January 10th, 2025 by me

Bad weather for a rocket landing has pushed Blue Origin’s first New Glenn launch to Jan. 12.

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SpaceX rolls Starship out to pad ahead of Flight 7 test launch (photos)

January 10th, 2025 by me

SpaceX rolled the upper stage of its Starship megarocket out to the pad this morning (Jan. 9) ahead of its planned Jan. 13 test flight.

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What should I look for in a monocular for stargazing?

January 10th, 2025 by me

From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here’s how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.

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Humans will soon be able to mine on the moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

January 10th, 2025 by me

By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon.

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