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Archive for February, 2025

See Mercury at its best in the night sky over the next 2 weeks

February 27th, 2025 by me

In March 2025 we have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see: Mercury.

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The 1st Australian rocket to launch from Australian soil could reach orbit next month

February 27th, 2025 by me

Australian company Gilmour Space has announced a launch window of no earlier than March 15 for its first-ever orbital launch attempt.

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NASA’s asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohnson

February 26th, 2025 by me

The Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids is currently cruising through the Asteroid Belt, and will fly close to asteroid Donaldjohanson in April.

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This Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is rarely discounted — but now you can grab it at its lowest-ever price

February 26th, 2025 by me

This fantastic Millennium Falcon model looks great displayed alone or as part of a Lego Star Wars collection.

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The only good ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary

February 26th, 2025 by me

The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, ‘Revenge of the Sith’, turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

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Astrophotographer captures ‘rare’ planetary parade as 7 planets align in the night sky (photo)

February 26th, 2025 by me

Seven worlds align under one sky in a breathtaking photograph captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury.

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2 NASA missions will carpool on a SpaceX rocket this Friday to help map the cosmos

February 26th, 2025 by me

NASA’s PUNCH and SPHEREx missions are scheduled to launch no earlier than Friday (Feb. 28). Here’s what each is built to do, and why they could yield some terrific results for astronomers.

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Shooting for the moon, Intuitive Machines to launch daring lunar lander for NASA on Feb. 26

February 26th, 2025 by me

Intuitive Machines is poised to launch its second lunar lander in as many years, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

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