We track down and admire five of the most ancient stars in the universe. The post In Search of Ancient Suns appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Roswell UFO crash: What is the truth behind the ‘flying saucer’ incident?
There is a spaceship that looks like a flying saucer in Roswell. Thousands of motorists drive past it every day, and hundreds of people go inside. It’s on North Main Street in this southeastern New Mexico city, its metal skin gleaming as it basks in the glow of the sun. Its neon lighting burns into the retinas of those who view it throughout the evening, and it’s rather hard not to admire. After all, aside from its striking looks, who doesn’t fancy a burger every now and then? That’s right:…
Read MoreStars made of antimatter could exist in the Milky Way
Out of an estimated 100 billion stars in our galaxy, no more than 14 may be made from antimatter. That’s the result from a new study that scoured the Milky Way for signs of antistars — which are identical to regular stars save for the fact that they would burn antimatter at their cores. Though the findings turned up mostly empty this time, researchers haven’t yet fully ruled out the existence of antistars, whose presence would change much about our understanding of the universe. The recent search for antistars can…
Read MoreSpaceX may try to launch its Starship SN15 rocket in Texas today
[embedded content] Update for May 4: Cameron County officials have lifted road closures for SpaceX operations on May 4, indicating an SN15 launch won’t occur today. A backup day is available on Wednesday, May 5. SpaceX may launch its latest Starship prototype from the company’s Starbase test site in South Texas Wednesday (May 5), but exactly when is unclear. Starship SN15 (“Serial No. 15”), SpaceX’s newest vehicle, could fly on a high-altitude test from the company’s facility near Boca Chica Village sometime between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT (1700-0100…
Read MoreThe Hubble Space Telescope As Cosmic-Ray Detector
Astronomers, using Hubble Space Telescope as a particle detector, have traced cosmic rays flowing in Earth’s geomagnetic field. The post The Hubble Space Telescope As Cosmic-Ray Detector appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePresident Kennedy Awards Alan Shepard NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal
A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan Shepard from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight and splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean.
Read MoreAlan Shepard Completes His Mission
On May 5, 1961, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard piloted his Freedom 7 Mercury capsule in a 15-minute suborbital flight, becoming America’s first astronaut. In this image, he is shown being hoisted aboard a U.S. Marine helicopter after splashdown. The flight carried him to an altitude of 116 statute miles.
Read MoreNew York Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts on Space Station
Students from New York will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Read MoreNASA Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This May, NASA celebrates the contributions of its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees – past and present – with a variety of internal and external events and products centered around the theme: Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service.
Read MoreWhat’s Inside Neutron Stars?
Size measurements of two neutron stars have narrowed down what kinds of exotic matter might exist in their extremely dense cores. The post What’s Inside Neutron Stars? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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