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Newly Released Images of Mars by NASA Will Change the Way You See the Planet
Newly Released Images of Mars by NASA Will Change the Way You See the Planet If it’s quiet solitude and beauty you seek, there is no better place than the surface of Mars. Mars has earned its moniker as the red planet, but the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) can transform the…
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340,000 stars’ DNA interrogated in search for Sun’s lost siblings | Australian Astronomical Observatory
Using the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), an Australian-led group of astronomers working with European collaborators has revealed the “DNA” of more than 340,000 stars in the Milky Way, which should help them find the siblings of the Sun, now scattered across the sky. This is a major announcement from an ambitious Galactic Archaeology survey, called…
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Sharper Focus -Part 1- The Why and How of Adaptive Optics
Sharper Focus -Part 1- The Why and How of Adaptive Optics The Atmospheric Lens TMT’s unprecedented ability to peer into the depths of the Universe means it will have a phenomenal impact on many areas of astronomy. But in this age of space-based telescopes, you may have wondered how a ground-based observatory like TMT…
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CCD versus CMOS: Which is Better?
Great explanation – make sure you click through the link and read the entire article! CCD versus CMOS: Which is Better? – Diffraction Limited We’re often asked whether CMOS or CCD sensors are better. The simple answer is, “it depends.” Both types of sensors detect light the exact same way. An incoming photon hits…
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With the launch of TESS, NASA will boost its search for exoplanets | Science News
With the launch of TESS, NASA will boost its search for exoplanets The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite will set the stage for the next chapter of exoplanet exploration. Source: www.sciencenews.org/article/launch-tess-nasa-boost-search-exoplanets
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Processed image from Juno Cam
Latest from Juno Cam taken on the 1st April 2018. Original NASA image on the right.
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To Keep NASA’s Golden Age Alive, We Need More Telescopes–but Far Less Expensive Ones – Scientific American
To Keep NASA’s Golden Age Alive, We Need More Telescopes–but Far Less Expensive Ones Starting around 50 years ago, astronomy began a winning streak of amazing discoveries. We found the cosmic microwave radiation left over from the big bang back in the 1960s, for instance, and in recent years we have identified thousands of planets…
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How to Photograph the Milky Way Bow
In this article, we will take a closer look at how to photograph the Milky Way bow. I wrote this guide from the point of view of a person who has largely taught himself. During the last four years, I have also had the invaluable help of a fellow night photographer. I made all the…
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Stream 47 Hours of Classic Sci-Fi Novels & Stories: Asimov, Wells, Orwell, Verne, Lovecraft & More
Stream 47 Hours of Classic Sci-Fi Novels & Stories: Asimov, Wells, Orwell, Verne, Lovecraft & More Some very cool listening! Source: www.openculture.com/2018/04/stream-47-hours-of-classic-sci-fi-novels-stories-asimov-wells-orwell-verne-lovecraft-more.html
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5 Reasons Why Astronomy Is Better From The Ground Than In Space
5 Reasons Why Astronomy Is Better From The Ground Than In Space When you think about what’s out there in the abyss of deep space, whether you’re looking out at the planets in our Solar System or the most distant galaxies perceptible in the Universe, the instrument most people think about using for the best…
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Computer searches telescope data for evidence of distant planets
Computer searches telescope data for evidence of distant planets As part of an effort to identify distant planets hospitable to life, NASA has established a crowdsourcing project in which volunteers search telescopic images for evidence of debris disks around stars, which are good indicators of exoplanets. Using the results of that project, researchers at MIT…
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A swarm of black holes may be lurking in our galaxy’s heart
A swarm of black holes may be lurking in our galaxy’s heart Hundreds of black holes may lie at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study. Such a tight swirl of black holes, which had been theorized for decades but never detected, bolsters current models of how galaxies evolve, scientists…
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This Smart Telescope for Newbies Looks Like a Sci-Fi Space Robot
Cool idea, but a lot of money for an 80mm refractor. This Smart Telescope for Newbies Looks Like a Sci-Fi Space Robot A new app-enabled telescope makes stargazing and astrophotography easier than ever. Source: www.space.com/40151-stellina-smart-telescope.html
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BFR, SLS, KRK and Long March 9 and probably in that order | News from the Galactic Centre
There has been a lot of hype about the Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) and a lot of discussion about SpaceX’s ability to deliver on its plans. Additionally the plans of SpaceX have also shown up what NASA is planning to do with the Space Launch System (SLS). NASA’s plans are a little less ambitious…
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