This year’s solar physics communication prizes recognize two pieces from Sky & Telescope magazine. The post S&T Writers Win Two Science Journalism Awards appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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In Search of Ancient Suns
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.
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 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.
Read MoreNASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Enters New Phase of Flight
After a successful first month of flights, Ingenuity will continue to fly through Martian skies on an extended mission designed to test operations. The post NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Enters New Phase of Flight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMay: Halley Bits & Lunar Eclipse
Exciting celestial events will happen during May, so download our narrated Sky Tour astronomy podcast to find out about this month’s Eta Aquariid meteor shower and a total lunar eclipse. The post May: Halley Bits & Lunar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 30 – May 8
Mercury and Venus now show themselves better at dusk. After dark, Comet Atlas awaits telescopic skyhunters. And the waning Moon passes under Saturn and Jupiter in early dawn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 30 – May 8 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreChina Launches First Section of Its New Space Station
China has launched the first section of its modular space station Tiangong 3, which will take shape over the coming year. The post China Launches First Section of Its New Space Station appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDark Matter “Wake” in the Milky Way’s Outer Reaches
Astronomers have discovered that a satellite of the Milky Way has left a “wake” in the dark matter halo that surrounds our galaxy. The post Dark Matter "Wake" in the Milky Way's Outer Reaches appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreProxima Centauri Releases Powerful Flare
The Sun dwarfs its nearest stellar neighbor, but Proxima Centauri’s flares pack a comparatively energetic punch. The post Proxima Centauri Releases Powerful Flare appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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