Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe and its objects, including stars, planets, galaxies, and the phenomena that arise from their interactions. It is one of the oldest scientific disciplines, with roots dating back to ancient civilizations. Astronomy is an interdisciplinary field, encompassing many different branches such as planetary science, astrophysics, and cosmology.
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Astronomy
Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe and its objects, including stars, planets, galaxies, and the phenomena that arise from their interactions. It is one of the oldest scientific disciplines, with roots dating back to ancient civilizations. Astronomy is an interdisciplinary field, encompassing many different branches such as planetary science, astrophysics, and cosmology.
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Some of the biggest, most intense regions of star formation are found in the smallest of galaxies, and scientists believe this is because stars reaching the ends of their lives in the so-called dwarf galaxies are more likely to turn into black holes than explode in supernovas. The contrast is large enough, the team says, that dwarf galaxies experience a 10-million-year delay in blowing all their star-forming material away, a process usually dependent on the forces of supernovas. In other…
Being a Terminator fan is tough. Over the years, many directors have tried to replicate what made James Cameron’s two excellent sci-fi action movies special, and to expand the series’ rather limited universe and main concepts. Maybe the mistake was to turn The Terminator into a franchise in the first place, given the restrained scope and paper-thin premise of the 1984 original – a cybernetic assassin going back in time to kill the woman whose son will one day save…
Satellite imagery has revealed a network of more than 100 Bronze Age structures hidden in the Serbian plains. Archaeologists first noticed the remnants of the more than 3,000-year-old enclosures in 2015 while reviewing Google Earth photos of a 93-mile stretch (150 kilometer) of wilderness along Serbia’s Tisza River, according to a study published Nov. 10 in the journal PLOS One. Related: SpaceX launches world’s 1st satellite that can pinpoint carbon emissions from space “We could see traces of over 100…
The first stage of a North Korean rocket apparently exploded Tuesday (Nov. 21) during a purported spy satellite launch, a new video suggests. A camera at South Korea’s Yonsei University, usually used for tracking meteors or shooting stars, showed the first stage of the North Korean Chollima-1 rocket appearing to erupt and spread debris, Reuters reported Friday (Nov. 24). “This time they appear to have detonated the first stage propellant in mid-air,” Byun Yong-Ik, an astronomy professor at Yonsei University,…
Denmark’s first astronaut marked the midpoint of his second mission on board the International Space Station on Wednesday (Nov. 22) by comparing his zero-g spinning skills against those of another Danish icon. Andreas “Andy” Mogensen, who this weekend will reach his 90th day out of a planned six-month stay on the space station, took part in a live video downlink with children at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen. The special event, as organized by the European Space Agency…
The recent death of Frank Borman, commander of Nasa’s Apollo 8 mission in 1968, has focused attention on that incredible first voyage to the Moon. It took place eight months before Apollo 11, where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin explored the lunar surface for the first time. However, the impact of Apollo 8’s “Earthrise” picture — the sight of the Earth from the moon — now seems even greater than that of the first landing. For many years, the story behind the famous Earthrise…
China’s next supply ship – the Tianzhou-7 – is now being readied for launch early next year to the country’s three-module space station. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Sunday the cargo spacecraft will undergo assembly, testing and other tasks before it is launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China’s Hainan Province in early 2024. CMSA also released logos for four launch missions that will be conducted in 2024: The Tianzhou-7 and Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft,…
Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast looking for a good drone deal this Black Friday, we’ve got one for you to consider: Amazon has knocked $40 off the price of the excellent DJI Mini 2 SE, making it just $299. Described as DJI to be ‘beginner friendly’ and one of its best entry-level drones, the DJ Mini 2 SE may be a great place to start if you’ve never owned a drown before. We reviewed the DJI Mini 2…
Black Friday Lego Star Wars deals only come around once a year, so they’re always worth checking out and now, you can save a massive 44% on the Obi-Wan Vs Darth Vader building set. Grab the Obi-Wan Vs Darth Vader buildable battle scene set for $27.99 on Amazon, now 44% off. If you’re looking for a cool-looking Lego Star Wars set this Black Friday that doesn’t break the bank, this could be what you’re looking for. It comes with 408…
If you’re looking for a solid beginner’s telescope, we suggest checking out the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ: it’s 40% off as part of Amazon’s Black Friday sale, making it just $132.58 instead of $219.95. Celestron is a market leader when it comes to telescopes. The company offers a full gamut of price ranges and features to suit all levels of stargazers. It calls the PowerSeeker 127EQ the ‘perfect entry-level telescope’, and we’d be inclined to agree. As far as the best…
