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Hubble's 1924 Discovery Expands the Universe
In 1924, Edwin Hubble used the Hooker telescope at Mount Wilson to discover that the Andromeda and Messier 33 galaxies are outside the Milky Way, drastically expanding our understanding of the universe's size, building upon Henrietta Leavitt's work on Cepheid variable stars and ultimately leading to...
Hubble's 1924 Discovery Expands the Universe
In 1924, Edwin Hubble used the Hooker telescope at Mount Wilson to discover that the Andromeda and Messier 33 galaxies are outside the Milky Way, drastically expanding our understanding of the universe's size, building upon Henrietta Leavitt's work on Cepheid variable stars and ultimately leading to...
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Sixth Postponement Delays ISS Astronauts' Return to Earth
Due to a faulty Boeing capsule, the return of American astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the ISS has been delayed six times, extending their nine-month mission until late March, necessitating a SpaceX capsule return and highlighting the physical and psychological challenges of extend...
Sixth Postponement Delays ISS Astronauts' Return to Earth
Due to a faulty Boeing capsule, the return of American astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the ISS has been delayed six times, extending their nine-month mission until late March, necessitating a SpaceX capsule return and highlighting the physical and psychological challenges of extend...
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2024 Geminid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates and Viewing Challenges
The Geminid meteor shower, peaking December 13-15, 2024, will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but the full moon will reduce visibility; optimal viewing is before dawn in dark locations with wide-open skies.
2024 Geminid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates and Viewing Challenges
The Geminid meteor shower, peaking December 13-15, 2024, will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but the full moon will reduce visibility; optimal viewing is before dawn in dark locations with wide-open skies.
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Full Moon to Dim Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower, peaking late Friday and early Saturday, will be significantly impacted by the full Cold Moon, reducing visibility from 120 meteors per hour to approximately 15 in the U.S. due to the moon's brightness.
Full Moon to Dim Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower, peaking late Friday and early Saturday, will be significantly impacted by the full Cold Moon, reducing visibility from 120 meteors per hour to approximately 15 in the U.S. due to the moon's brightness.
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks With Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The Geminid meteor shower, originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, peaks on December 14 with an expected 15 meteors per hour due to a nearly full moon, offering less visibility than usual but still showcasing fireballs from the rocky debris.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks With Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The Geminid meteor shower, originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, peaks on December 14 with an expected 15 meteors per hour due to a nearly full moon, offering less visibility than usual but still showcasing fireballs from the rocky debris.
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Airbus Cuts 2,043 Jobs in Defense and Space Division
Airbus reduced its planned job cuts in the defense and space division to 2,043 positions, affecting 689 jobs in Germany and 1,354 in other European countries, with no compulsory redundancies.
Airbus Cuts 2,043 Jobs in Defense and Space Division
Airbus reduced its planned job cuts in the defense and space division to 2,043 positions, affecting 689 jobs in Germany and 1,354 in other European countries, with no compulsory redundancies.
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8-Meter Asteroid on Potential Earth Impact Near North Pole
An 8-meter asteroid, detected near the Pegasus constellation, may impact Earth near the North Pole within hours; scientists predict minimal threat but a valuable opportunity for research.
8-Meter Asteroid on Potential Earth Impact Near North Pole
An 8-meter asteroid, detected near the Pegasus constellation, may impact Earth near the North Pole within hours; scientists predict minimal threat but a valuable opportunity for research.
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EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Up to 150 Meteors Per Hour Expected
The Geminid meteor shower, known as the 'king of meteor showers', peaks tonight and early Sunday morning, potentially displaying up to 150 meteors per hour; however, a near-full moon and cloudy weather in many parts of the UK may reduce visibility.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Up to 150 Meteors Per Hour Expected
The Geminid meteor shower, known as the 'king of meteor showers', peaks tonight and early Sunday morning, potentially displaying up to 150 meteors per hour; however, a near-full moon and cloudy weather in many parts of the UK may reduce visibility.
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The 2024 Geminid meteor shower peaks between noon and 8 p.m. ET on December 13, offering up to 15 visible meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon will significantly reduce visibility. Optimal viewing is from 9-10 p.m. in any time zone or pre-dawn hours of December 13-14.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: Reduced Visibility Due to Bright Moon
The 2024 Geminid meteor shower peaks between noon and 8 p.m. ET on December 13, offering up to 15 visible meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon will significantly reduce visibility. Optimal viewing is from 9-10 p.m. in any time zone or pre-dawn hours of December 13-14.
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ESA Launches Proba-3 Mission to Study the Sun's Corona
The European Space Agency launched its Proba-3 mission on Thursday from India using ISRO's rocket, employing two satellites to create artificial solar eclipses to study the Sun's corona, aiming to understand why it is so much hotter than the Sun's surface and how the Sun's energy output evolves.
ESA Launches Proba-3 Mission to Study the Sun's Corona
The European Space Agency launched its Proba-3 mission on Thursday from India using ISRO's rocket, employing two satellites to create artificial solar eclipses to study the Sun's corona, aiming to understand why it is so much hotter than the Sun's surface and how the Sun's energy output evolves.
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ISS Video Showcases Unparalleled Milky Way View
NASA released a video on December 4th showcasing the Milky Way galaxy as viewed from the International Space Station, highlighting the clarity of the view compared to Earth-based observations due to the station's high orbit and lack of light pollution.
ISS Video Showcases Unparalleled Milky Way View
NASA released a video on December 4th showcasing the Milky Way galaxy as viewed from the International Space Station, highlighting the clarity of the view compared to Earth-based observations due to the station's high orbit and lack of light pollution.
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