You’ve heard of sunspots, but how about Sun dots? A recent solar mission has snapped photos of tiny, bright dots on the Sun, and astronomers are contemplating their cause. The post Spotting Dots on the Sun appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Two Space Probes to Pass by Venus Next Week
Two spacecraft are heading for a close Venus encounter: Solar Orbiter passes by on August 9th and BepiColombo on August 10th. The post Two Space Probes to Pass by Venus Next Week appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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