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Martian rock crushed by Curiosity hides a surprise!
The rover Curiosity found sulfur crystals in a Martian rock for the first time. Researchers say they shouldn't be there and are seeking an explanation.
July 26, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Summer meteor showers are here: Top 10 tips for watching
Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here's our 10 tips to maximize your meteor viewing time.
July 26, 2024
Sun
Sun news July 26: Geomagnetic storming earlier, more tonight
Sun news for July 26, 2024. Moderate activity continues with 2 M flares. A geomagnetic storm this morning should be followed by another overnight.
July 26, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Delta Aquariid meteor shower: All you need to know in 2024
The nominal peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower is late July. But the shower rambles along steadily for weeks and intermingles with the Perseids.
July 26, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Radiant point of meteor showers: All you need to know
Meteors enter Earth's atmosphere on parallel paths. So, you'll see meteors appear to come from a single point in the sky: the radiant point!
July 26, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Human World
Learn how to shoot photos of meteors
Want to try to shoot photos of meteors with your camera? The first step is planning. The next step is to gather your equipment. Then on to the capture process.
July 26, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for July and August
Visible planets and night sky guide for July 2024. It’s summer meteor time! Follow these tips to optimize your chances of seeing a great meteor display.
July 26, 2024
Constellations
See 3 small constellations near the Summer Triangle
You need a dark country sky to see these 3 small constellations: Vulpecula, Delphinus and Sagitta. They are all near the Summer Triangle.
July 26, 2024
Space
Will this ‘hairpin turn’ exoplanet become a hot Jupiter?
Astronomers have found a 'hairpin turn' exoplanet with an extremely elongated orbit. It also orbits its star backward and may eventually become a hot Jupiter.
July 25, 2024
Space
Scorching storms on brown dwarfs revealed by Webb
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has created a new weather map of extreme storms on a binary pair of brown dwarfs only 6 light-years away.
July 25, 2024
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