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- 16 February 2020
On April 1, 1995, NASA’s Hubble telescope captured a picture of a large cloud of interstellar gas and dust. It’s name became known as the Pillars of Creation. Read on to learn more about its changes over the past 25 years.
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When supermassive stars die during a supernova event, they can cause the formation of new stars. Read on to learn more about this event.
Read the full article- 13 February 2020
Epsilon Pegasi is also known as Enif from the Arabic word meaning ‘nose’, due to its position in the Pegasus constellation. Historically this star was referred to by other names in other cultures. Its traditional name is derived from Fom al Feras, which is Latinised to Os Equi. In the Asian culture this star is called Wei Su, meaning ‘Rooftop’ in reference to Pegasus.
Read the full article- 10 February 2020
What makes the Sun’s poles interesting to scientists and astronomers? Read on to find out about NASA’s new Solar Orbiter and its mission to learn about the Sun’s poles.
Read the full article- 7 February 2020
NASA has funded a new project utilizing robots to help build infrastructure on the moon’s surface. Read on to learn more about robots working on the moon.
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- 3 February 2020
Make Valentine’s Day extra special by sharing a beautiful love story. The sky is filled with amazing love stories that still take place among the stars. Look up at the sky and see true love among the constellations. Read more and impress a loved one with your knowledge on celestial romances.
Read the full article- 1 February 2020
Space X has completed their abort system test which will allow them to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Read on to learn more about how the test was conducted and finalized.
Read the full article- 1 February 2020
January 23rd 1974 a rural village in the Berwyn mountains of Wales witnesses a fireball crash. Was it a fireball or something more? Read on to find out about this mysterious event almost fifty years ago.
Read the full article- 29 January 2020
Epsilon Canis Majoris is also known as Adhara, an Arabic word meaning ‘virgins’. It’s the second brightest star in Canis Major and 24th overall in the night sky. However, 4.7 million years-ago Adhara was actually the most luminous in the sky. No other star has ever been this bright, nor is one expected to be for at least five million years.
Read the full article- 26 January 2020
In December 1980, servicemen stationed at the Woodbridge Royal Air Force station in Suffolk County, England witnessed what they believed to be a UFO. Read on to learn more about this incident and see if you agree with their conclusion.
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