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Hercules the Strongman and a great globular cluster
Hercules the Strongman is a great constellation to view in summer. With only a pair of binoculars you can see the globular cluster M13 in the Keystone.
June 30, 2024
Asteroid Bennu sample suggests an ocean world origin
Analysis of the asteroid Bennu sample delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission shows a type of rock mirroring that found at Earthly mid-ocean ridges.
June 28, 2024
Asteroid Day to be observed worldwide on June 30
Asteroid Day is celebrated each year on June 30. Events are celebrated in Luxembourg (June 28-29) and around the world. Find more info here.
June 28, 2024
Habitable exoplanets could exist around nearby stars
By measuring radiation levels, astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory and XMM-Newton satellite said some nearby stars could have habitable exoplanets.
June 28, 2024
Lyra the Harp contains Vega, a summer gem
Lyra the Harp is a constellation that hosts the second brightest star in the northern sky, Vega. Look for it on summer nights.
June 28, 2024
Meteor shower guide 2024: Up next the Delta Aquariids
The Delta Aquariids meteor shower rambles across the skies for weeks. Look for them from late July through early August. Your 2024 meteor shower guide here.
June 28, 2024
Russian satellite breakup sends ISS astronauts to shelter
A Russian satellite breakup on June 26, 2024, sent astronauts aboard the space station to their shelters until it became clear the debris was not in their path.
June 27, 2024
Pillars of Creation visualized in multiwavelength 3D
NASA has released a new 3D visualization of the Pillars of Creation using data from NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.
June 27, 2024
A new horned dinosaur from the Montana badlands
A new species of plant eating horned dinosaur was discovered in Montana. This creature, that lived 78 million years ago, had elaborate horns and frills.
June 27, 2024
Cygnus the Swan flies along the Milky Way
Cygnus the Swan is a constellation that lies atop the Milky Way. Its brightest star, Deneb, is part of the Summer Triangle.
June 27, 2024
