Newly discovered asteroid 2021 PH27 orbits the Sun in just 113 days. The post Astronomers Discover Asteroid that Flies Close to the Sun appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Discovery of a Recent Martian Mudslide
A geologically recent landslide on Mars appears like mudslides on Earth — but it would have required water during a time when Mars was expected to be dry. The post Discovery of a Recent Martian Mudslide appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreVenus: Thin-skinned and Likely to Blow
Scientists found a strange little volcanic feature on the edge of a Venusian corona, giving further credence to the theory that the planet has a thin outer layer and an active interior. The post Venus: Thin-skinned and Likely to Blow appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSaturn Has a Fuzzy Core, Too
New research reveals that Saturn, like Jupiter, has a “fuzzy” core that extends 60% of the way to its surface, a finding that is changing how astronomers think about giant planets. The post Saturn Has a Fuzzy Core, Too appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGale Crater on Mars: An Ancient Lake or Just Puddles?
A new study suggests that wind, not water, created the rock layers in Gale Crater, where the Curiosity rover roams. The post Gale Crater on Mars: An Ancient Lake or Just Puddles? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMars Perseverance Rover Hits a Snag on First Sampling Attempt
Perseverance came up empty on its first attempt to grab and stow a sample of Mars. The post Mars Perseverance Rover Hits a Snag on First Sampling Attempt appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDon’t Worry About Bennu (Yet)
Careful measurements using the OSIRIS-REX spacecraft have refined astronomers’ predictions for how likely it is that this potentially hazardous asteroid will strike Earth. The post Don’t Worry About Bennu (Yet) appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreTwo Extremely Red Asteroids Discovered Far from Home
Astronomers have discovered the two reddest objects in the asteroid belt, and their origin story might tell us more about planet formation. The post Two Extremely Red Asteroids Discovered Far from Home appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFine Show Expected from the Perseid Meteor Shower
With no interference from the Moon, this year’s Perseid meteor shower should be excellent. Find a dark location and enjoy every flash. The post Fine Show Expected from the Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow the Comet Interceptor Will Chase Visitors to the Inner Solar System
How will engineers plan the trajectory of Comet Interceptor, a mission designed to fly by an interstellar visitor, when its target is still unknown? The post How the Comet Interceptor Will Chase Visitors to the Inner Solar System appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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