Space

This weekend, get ready to witness one of the most awe-inspiring cosmic phenomena of the year – the Perseid meteor shower. Dubbed as one of the best celestial displays, the Perseids are set to peak on Sunday night, August 13. However, the preceding nights are predicted to offer excellent viewing opportunities as well. So, make
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Newly recorded data of the interior of Mars has provided the most precise measurement to date of the planet’s rotation. Surprisingly, the data from the retired InSight lander has shown that Mars’ rotation is accelerating at a rate of approximately 4 milliarcseconds per year. While this acceleration may seem minuscule, shortening the length of a
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Iron meteorites have long fascinated scientists due to their magnetic properties. Although the magnetism in these meteorites is not particularly strong, it holds valuable information about their origin and formation. Unlike the surrounding rocks, iron meteorites exhibit magnetism because they formed in the presence of a magnetic field. The iron grains within the meteorites align
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Since the historic moon landing in 1969, mankind has made significant progress in exploring the lunar surface. As we continue our explorations, it becomes increasingly important to develop a reliable global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for the Moon. In order to achieve this, a team of researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary has turned
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The Moon, our closest celestial neighbor, has always intrigued scientists and astronomers alike. While we have made significant progress in understanding its surface, its interior remains shrouded in mystery. Recent research has challenged previous theories, suggesting that the Moon’s mantle may be solid all the way through, contrary to existing beliefs. This article delves into
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The Euclid space telescope, launched recently on a mission to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, has successfully reached its designated orbit. On Monday, the European operators of the spacecraft shared the first test images, offering a glimpse of its enormous potential. Although these initial snapshots were taken during the calibration phase
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It is every space mission’s worst nightmare: losing contact with the spacecraft. On July 21, controllers faced this dreaded scenario when they lost communication with Voyager 2, located billions of kilometers away in the depths of space. The spacecraft, however, seems to be functioning normally and may be sending valuable data back to Earth. The
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