We’re drawn to the night sky for different reasons. Wonder. Joy. Discovery. And sometimes, for relief. The post Why We Look Up: Relief for What Ails You appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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“Closest Black Hole” Doesn’t Exist, After All
Astronomers combined forces to confirm that a black hole proposed to lie a mere 1,000 light-years away isn’t really there. The post “Closest Black Hole” Doesn’t Exist, After All appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine War: Impacts on Space
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for spaceflight and the international space community. The post Russia-Ukraine War: Impacts on Space appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUncovering Secrets of Earth’s Shadow
The daily rising and setting of Earth’s shadow is a beautiful sight anyone on the planet can view. It’s also an opportunity to witness the rapid changes that accompany sunset or sunrise, but at the opposite end of the sky. The post Uncovering Secrets of Earth's Shadow appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreReveling in the Winter Milky Way
With the Moon departing the evening sky, now’s a good time for a closer look at the northern winter Milky Way and its southern summer counterpart, too. No equipment required! The post Reveling in the Winter Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBooster Set to Hit the Moon Turns Out to be Chinese Rocket — Not SpaceX
The booster previously identified as SpaceX hardware turns out to be from the Chang’e 5-T1 mission. The timing and site of the impact remain the same. The post Booster Set to Hit the Moon Turns Out to be Chinese Rocket — Not SpaceX appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSpace Storm Knocks Out Latest Batch of Starlink Satellites
A minor space storm took down much of the latest Starlink batch shortly after launch. The post Space Storm Knocks Out Latest Batch of Starlink Satellites appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Comfort and Delight of Celestial “Reruns”
Seeing the same target again has the comfort of a beloved rerun, while offering the opportunity for new discoveries. The post The Comfort and Delight of Celestial “Reruns” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee the Sun from Other Stars
We journey to distant suns to look back at our solar system and see its place among the stars. The post See the Sun from Other Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSpaceX Rocket Booster to Hit the Moon on March 4th
A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage rocket booster will impact Hertzsprung Crater on the lunar farside on March 4th. The post SpaceX Rocket Booster to Hit the Moon on March 4th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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