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The Cosmic Journey: Unlocking the Mysteries of Jupiter’s Trojans

The NASA Lucy mission aims to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to understand the solar system’s formation. Anne Verbiscer, a University of Virginia professor, is among eight scientists contributing Earth-based observations. The Lucy spacecraft, launched in 2021, will perform fly-bys scheduled for 2027

10 March 2025

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SpaceX’s Next Giant Leap: The Future Awaits

SpaceX’s Starship is preparing for its highly anticipated eighth launch at Starbase, Texas. The Starship, with its Super Heavy booster, is a massive structure, taller than the Statue of Liberty. The 33 Raptor engines have undergone rigorous testing, emphasizing SpaceX’s engineering prowess.

15 February 2025

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Last Chance to Witness the Great Comet of 2025 Unveiled

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), known as the “Great Comet of 2025,” will be visible to the naked eye by late 2024 in the northern hemisphere. The comet is an icy object from the solar system’s outskirts, growing in brightness as it approaches

15 February 2025

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The Celestial Drama: Venus Reaches Its Dazzling Finale

Venus, the evening star, will be particularly brilliant this weekend, shining with a magnitude of -4.6. Visible without the aid of telescopes, Venus appears as a bright beacon due to its dense clouds reflecting sunlight. The planet shines intensely during its crescent

15 February 2025

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Unlocking the Secrets of Space: How GJ 1214 b is Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Planets

GJ 1214 b is a “super-Venus” exoplanet with a thick carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere found in the Ophiuchus constellation, 48 light-years away. Its unique atmosphere challenges traditional exoplanet classifications, prompting a reevaluation of planetary formation theories. The study of GJ 1214 b provides insights

15 February 2025

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Unveiling Venus: A Journey through the Stars in Goa

Venus shines brightly in the Goan night sky, observed from the AFA Observatory in Panjim. The AFA Observatory offers a cosmic journey, exploring Venus as a key player in the solar system, beyond just the ‘Evening Star’. Guides and volunteers enhance the

15 February 2025

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The Untold Saga of Pluto’s Rise and Fall in the Cosmic Arena

Pluto, discovered in 1930, was long considered the ninth planet of our Solar System. Its eccentric orbit and surface characteristics set it apart from other planets, fueling scientific curiosity. The revelation of Pluto’s size and relationship with its moon, Charon, questioned its

15 February 2025

News·Planets·Telescopes

Look Up! The Universe Puts on a Show

The alignment of all seven planets offers a visual feast for both avid astronomers and casual sky watchers. The celestial display includes Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, stretching across the night sky. Advancements in telescope technology and machine learning

15 February 2025

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Unveiling New Worlds: The Cosmic Ballet of Planet Formation Captured by JWST

PDS 70 is a star system 370 light-years away in Centaurus, featuring two emerging planets, PDS 70b and PDS 70c. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has advanced our understanding with observations using Aperture Masking Interferometry. The JWST has provided detailed views

15 February 2025

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Witness the Celestial Spectacle: A Stunning Parade of Planets Dazzles the Night Sky

February offers a spectacular celestial event with a planetary alignment visible in the evening sky. Mercury joins the lineup toward the month’s end, peeking delicately above the horizon. Observers are encouraged to use binoculars to spot Mercury’s faint glow in the twilight.

15 February 2025

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Don’t Miss the Cosmic Spectacle: Seven Planets Dance Across the Night Sky in 2025

Witness a unique planetary alignment on February 28, 2025, featuring Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn. The next similar planetary alignment will not occur for another 15 years, in 2040. Optimal viewing includes finding a dark, light-pollution-free location to fully

15 February 2025