Astronomy

NASA finds source of life on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa

This discovery has important implications for the habitability of Europa’s ocean.

NASA's Webb telescope finds exoplanet with potential signs of life

Along with methane and carbon dioxide, the James Webb Telescope also discovered a molecule known as dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a substance only produced by living things.

Soyuz spacecraft with US astronaut, two Russian cosmonauts docks at ISS

The ISS is one of the few international projects on which the United States and Russia still cooperate closely.

By REUTERS
15/09/2023

Jupiter-like planet observed spiraling off 950 light years from Earth

The planet hurtles around its star at close proximity as its atmosphere leaches out and trails around it, forming the largest known planetary structure anywhere in space.

Rare 'blue supermoon' rises over Israel, won't return until 2037

The blue supermoon is the brightest and the largest full moon of 2023.

India sets September launch date for mission to study the sun

The Aditya-L1, India's first space-based solar probe, aims to study solar winds, which can cause disturbance on Earth and are commonly seen as "auroras."

By REUTERS
28/08/2023

Saturn visible in Israel's night sky at its brightest

While the rings won't be visible to the naked eye any small backyard telescope should show the rings, which will appear as bright oval-shaped disks.

Rare 'blue supermoon' to rise this week, won't return until 2037

The coming full moon will be the brightest and the largest of 2023.

Sun-observing spacecraft sheds light on the solar wind's origin

New observations by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft may provide an answer as to how the sun generates solar wind.

By REUTERS
24/08/2023

Scientists unveil secrets of star violently torn apart near black hole

Astronomers have recently encountered numerous instances of "tidal disruption events."

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