This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Written by Sara Webb, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology. By far my favorite thing about my job as an astronomer is those rare moments when I get to see beautiful distant galaxies, whose light left them millions to billions of years ago. It’s a combination of pure awe and scientific curiosity that excites me about “galaxy hunting.” In astronomy today, much of our work is handling…
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Save 30% on ‘Clue: Star Wars’ edition on Amazon
The clues will be with you, always. Amazon is currently offering a galactic 30% off the “Star Wars” edition of the classic whodunit game “Clue.” That works out to a savings of $14. The classic game is transported to the “Star Wars” universe, where players find themselves on the Death Star and must figure out which planet Darth Vader plans to destroy next. Players can play as their favorite heroes from the franchise, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C3PO. The holidays may be over, but with…
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For a limited time, NASA has reopened media registration to capture images and video of the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft rolling out for the first time.
Read MoreNASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued its 2021 annual report Tuesday examining the agency’s safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
Read MoreAir Force Cadets to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy will have an opportunity this week to hear from a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Read MoreDwarf Galaxies Shed Light on Black Hole Origins
Astronomers are searching nearby dwarf galaxies for the ancient origins of supermassive black holes. The post Dwarf Galaxies Shed Light on Black Hole Origins appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA, NOAA to Announce 2021 Global Temperatures, Climate Conditions
Climate researchers from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release their annual assessments of global temperatures and discuss the major climate trends of 2021 during a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 13.
Read MoreThe Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Has a Leak
Our Milky Way’s central black hole has a leak.
Read MoreThe Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star’s End
Astronomers watch starbirth and stardeath, capturing a unique view of a stellar nursery and witnessing a supergiant’s supernova. The post The Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star's End appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Comet on Oak Hill
In the hills of northern Calirfornia, a teenager discovered a comet’s tail — and a lifelong passion for stargazing. The post The Comet on Oak Hill appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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