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- 30 October 2019
Beta Ceti has two traditional names, Deneb Kaitos or Al Dhanab al Ḳaiṭos al Janubiyy in Arabic and Diphda, meaning ‘the southern tail of Cetus‘ and ‘the second frog’ respectively. It shines approximately 145 times that of the Sun and because it exhibits periodic flares, its brightness does change.
Read the full article- 27 October 2019
On October 25, 1671, Giovanni Cassini discovered Saturn’s moon Iapetus. Read on to learn more about this and more of his amazing contributions to astronomy.
Read the full article- 26 October 2019
Maria Cunitz was a 17th-century German astronomer. Read on to learn more about her contribution to astronomy.
Read the full article- 24 October 2019
Beta Centauri is made up of three stars and is the 10th brightest star in the night sky shining 15,500 times more than the Sun. In mythology, the culture of the Boorong people called this star (along with Alpha Centauri) Bermbermgle. They signified two brothers who were known for their courage for killing Tchingal ‘the Emu’ from the Coalsack Nebula.
Read the full article- 20 October 2019
When scientists measure the distance and size of things in space it is seemingly impossible for our minds to grasp these concepts. Read on to see how we put these large numbers into more brain-friendly sizes.
Read the full article- 18 October 2019
NASA has unveiled two new spacesuits in preparation for a lunar landing in 2024. Read on to learn more about the improvements and changes they have made.
Read the full article- 16 October 2019
Beta Cassiopeiae has the traditional name of Caph which is derived from the Arabic language (kaf) meaning ‘palm’. The core of this star is in the process of heating and shrinking, while its outer layers are cooling and expanding. In fact, it is now about three times the size of the Sun. Caph also has a companion star.
Read the full article- 11 October 2019
Mercury will transit between the Earth and the Sun on November 11, 2019. Read on learn more about this upcoming event.
Read the full article- 10 October 2019
Some stars have stranges objects floating around them while others spin extremely fast. Read on to learn more about bizarre stars.
Read the full article- 7 October 2019
What fell from the sky and started several fires in a Chilean hillside? Read on to find out about this mystery researchers are hoping to solve.
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