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See the sun rage behind the ISS in epic time-lapse photo

Submit on Monday, July 1st, 2024 20:12

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught the International Space Station as it crossed in front of the sun, making for a truly epic time-lapse photo .

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This mysterious ancient computer has a ‘calendar ring’ that followed the lunar year

Submit on Monday, July 1st, 2024 17:11

A hand-powered calculator from 2,000 years ago, known as the Antikythera mechanism, had a calendar ring that likely followed the lunar year.

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Watch Japan launch advanced Earth-observing satellite on new H3 rocket tonight

Submit on Monday, July 1st, 2024 07:11

Japan’s new H3 rocket is scheduled to launch for the third time ever tonight (June 30), sending the ALOS-4 Earth-observing satellite to orbit.

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Mars Odyssey celebrates 100,000 orbits, captures epic view of solar system’s largest volcano

Submit on Sunday, June 30th, 2024 21:11

NASA’s long-running Mars Odyssey orbiter celebrated its 100,000th orbit with a fresh view of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system.

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It’s International Asteroid Day, and astronomers have much to celebrate

Submit on Sunday, June 30th, 2024 20:11

This year’s events highlight the upcoming Hera mission and an Arizona-based project that uses off-the-shelf security cameras to scan meteors from roofs of schools, colleges and sometimes even private homes.

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Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 power station review

Submit on Sunday, June 30th, 2024 19:11

We’re big fans of Ugreen products, and this 2048 Wh power station is no exception — it’s ideal for multi-day festivals or overnight skywatching sessions.

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The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)

Submit on Sunday, June 30th, 2024 19:11

The space race of the 20th century, characterized by rivalry and high barriers to entry, has transformed, opening up unparalleled opportunities for collaboration.

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What are rogue planets?

Submit on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 22:11

Discover the strange world of rogue planets left to wander the cosmos untethered to any star.

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