In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning ‘ring of fire’ display
On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive “ring of fire.” Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.
Jets From Supermassive Black Holes Create New Stars Along Their Trajectory
Since the 1970s, astronomers have observed that supermassive black holes (SMBHs) reside at the centers of most massive galaxies. In some cases, these black holes accelerate gas and dust from…
In Orbit Aerospace explores hypersonics under AFWERX contract
SAN FRANCISCO — In Orbit Aerospace won a $1.8 million AFWERX contract to employ artificial intelligence to detect and manage anomalies in hypersonic flight. In Orbit is developing machine-learning tools…
Radar satellite companies sharpen focus on military market
Iceye says its SAR satellites can discern specific types of military equipment, and spot objects through tree cover and foliage The post Radar satellite companies sharpen focus on military market…
ULA set for second Vulcan launch
United Launch Alliance is ready for a second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket as it gears up for a sharp increase in launch activity next year. The post…
NASA Turns Off One of Voyager 2’s Science Instruments
The two Voyager spacecraft have been speeding through space since 1977, powered by decaying chunks of plutonium that produce less and less energy every year. With less electricity available, NASA…
Bernard’s Star Has a Planet (Again)!
The thing about exoplanets is that astronomers don’t see them the way most people think they do. Part of the reason for that is the way we announce them. Whenever…
Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious ‘ring of fire’ today. Here’s what you need to know.
Today (Oct. 2), the moon and sun will create a “ring of fire” during an annular solar eclipse. Here’s how and when to catch the spectacular phenomenon.
An Earth-like Planet Around a Dead Sun Provides Some Reassurance About the Future of Earth
In about five billion years, our Sun will exit its main sequence phase and transition to its red giant phase. At this point, the Sun will expand and consume the…
We Don’t See Many Planets in Old Triple Star Systems
Why is it important to search for exoplanets in triple star systems and how many can we find there? This is what a recent study accepted by Astrophysics & Space…