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Isolated dwarf galaxy puzzles astronomers
Astronomers using the Webb telescope discovered an isolated dwarf galaxy 98 million light-years away. Contrary to expectations, it is not forming new stars.
February 8, 2024
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to cut 8% of workforce this week
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory - for decades a leader in robotic exploration of the planets in our solar system - will cut 8% of its workforce this week.
February 7, 2024
Asteroid hit German skies hours after discovery was rare type
Scientists analyzing the meteorites left behind by the asteroid that hit Germany said that they are a rare type known as an aubrite.
February 7, 2024
Atmospheric river puts California at risk for floods
An atmospheric river is poised to hit California, bringing rain, wind and heavy snowfall. The National Weather Service warns people to make preparations.
February 4, 2024
Wow! See 19 spiral galaxies in stunning new Webb images
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has taken stunning new images of 19 spiral galaxies. Besides being breathtaking to look at, they are rich in science data.
February 4, 2024
Deep-sky photos for January 2024: Editor’s picks
Enjoy January 2024's gallery of editor's picks of deep-sky photos from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, submit it to us!
February 2, 2024
Light pollution causes insects to lose track of the sky
Insects get confused by artificial lighting, thinking it's the sky, and exhaust themselves flying around the light source. What can you do to help?
February 2, 2024
See a zoo of animals in the Rosette nebula
A closer look at the Rosette nebula reveals a whole zoo of animals, including an elephant, llama, woodpecker, donkey and more. Can you see them?
February 2, 2024
Webb sees a cat’s tail in Beta Pictoris
Astronomers using the Webb space telescope discovered a cat's tail in Beta Pictoris, one of the best-known and most fascinating star systems.
February 1, 2024
Sun activity archive for February 2024
Sun activity archive for February 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
February 1, 2024
