A new study suggests that by 3 billion years ago, most of the Red Planet’s water was locked away in minerals, and it has stayed there ever since. The post Is an Ocean of Mars Water Trapped in the Planet’s Crust? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Can We Expect Seven Interstellar Visitors Per Year?
A new study estimates the number of interstellar objects that fly through the inner solar system every year, and it could be quite a lot. The post Can We Expect Seven Interstellar Visitors Per Year? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreKarma Asteroid Family Might Be Sending Members Near Earth
New simulations have identified the Karma family of asteroids in the main belt as a potential source of near-Earth asteroids. The post Karma Asteroid Family Might Be Sending Members Near Earth appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreZodiacal Dust Seen from Earth Might Come from Mars
Much of the solar system’s interplanetary dust — seen as zodiacal light from Earth — might come from Mars. The post Zodiacal Dust Seen from Earth Might Come from Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee the Latest Stunning Images from Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, China’s Tianwen 1, and the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter share their latest photos from Mars. The post See the Latest Stunning Images from Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreApophis Pays a Visit This Week
When a potentially hazardous asteroid glides safely past Earth on March 6th, astronomers will conduct a dress rehearsal for a dramatic close-miss pass in 2029. The post Apophis Pays a Visit This Week appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMarch — A Good Time to Visit Vesta
Dip into this easy guide to seeing the brightest asteroid, Vesta, and understanding what makes it unique. The post March — A Good Time to Visit Vesta appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNew Map of Ice on Mars Will Aid Future Crewed Missions
Scientists have made a new and improved map of possible water-ice reservoirs on Mars. The post New Map of Ice on Mars Will Aid Future Crewed Missions appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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