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James Webb Telescope’s mind-blowing reach into the universe shown in new video

August 11th, 2022

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new video that helps highlight the James Webb’s scope and how it explores our universe. The ESA takes viewers on a journey through space in the video as James Webb zooms in on the Cartwheel galaxy. The final image is a composite creature with data captured by …

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A ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid will zoom past Earth this week

August 10th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

NASA expects a potentially hazardous asteroid to zoom past Earth later this week. The asteroid’s approach can be seen in more detail on the NEO Earth Close Approaches list, which NASA keeps updated. Based on observations, the asteroid is between 42 to 92 feet in diameter. It will zoom past the Earth at more than …

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Hubble just captured this dazzling image of a star cluster

August 10th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

The James Webb space telescope may finally be out there collecting data, but its predecessor hasn’t called it quits just yet. In fact, the latest image from the Hubble space telescope includes a mind-blowing star cluster unlike anything we’ve ever seen. The cluster in question is NGC 6638, a cluster contained within the constellation Sagittarius.

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Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2022 – when to catch the Sturgeon moon

August 10th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

The last supermoon of 2022 will peak this week. The Sturgeon moon, as August’s full moon is called, will coincide with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. And, because the moon is so bright during a supermoon event, it will be much harder to see the meteor shower that day. However, you’ll be able …

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James Webb telescope photo shows 2 massive galaxies smashing together

August 6th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

James Webb continues to amaze with the work that it is doing. The latest image the James Webb team shares is of two massive galaxies smashing together. The galactic collision is so intense that what appear to be sparks can be seen shooting out from the galaxies as they collide. Even more intriguing is that …

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Perseid meteor shower 2022 peak: How to watch it live online

August 6th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

The Perseid meteor shower will peak between August 11 and 12. Perseid is one of the most beautiful meteor showers we get each year. However, this year, the Sturgeon Moon is expected to peak around the same time. As a result, those who wish to watch the Perseid meteor shower in 2022 will find it …

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Scientists discovered a Super-Earth that could have key ingredients for life

August 5th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

Scientists have discovered a Super-Earth orbiting a red dwarf star. The discovery is the first made by the IRD Subaru Strategic Program (IRD-SSP). Additionally, it has posed new questions to astronomers, who are now questioning whether low-mass stars, such as red dwarf stars, can provide planets capable of supporting life.

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The most powerful rocket ever built will launch later this month

August 4th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

NASA’s bid to return to the Moon is finally ready to take its next step. The space agency announced this week that it will aim to launch the most powerful rocket ever built into space on August 29. That means we have just over 20 days before Artemis I launches from Kennedy Space Center and …

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Here’s where we might really be able to set up a colony on the Moon

August 4th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

Hopes of one day making a lunar colony may have found some extra encouragement. Normally, the surface of the Moon reaches upwards of 260 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Then, it drops to a chilling minus 280 degrees Fahrenheit at night. However, research shows some lunar pits stay around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, providing much-needed safety …

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An Empire State Building-size asteroid is heading past Earth this week

August 4th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

An asteroid will zoom past Earth later this week. The asteroid in question is 2022 OE2 and it was just recently discovered by astronomers back in July. The asteroid is estimated to be around 1,200 feet across, which is roughly as tall as the Empire State Building. It will pass the Earth at a safe …