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Fireball over Germany! Did you see it?
A fireball lit up the skies over Germany last night. If you witnessed this fireball the IMO invites you to fill out a fireball report as soon as possible.
April 16, 2022
Emperor penguins are good dads
Emperor penguins are some of the most exceptional dads in nature. They endure the harshest winter conditions on Earth for their offspring.
April 15, 2022
Clock time and sun time agree in mid-April
Sun time and clock agree every year in mid-April. It means that, when the midday sun climbs highest, both sundial and your local clock read 12 noon.
April 15, 2022
Bumpy flight? Here’s how clouds affect air travel
Many types of clouds and even clear skies can produce a bumpy flight on an aircraft. But cumulonimbus are the most important clouds for airplanes to avoid.
April 14, 2022
ISS astronauts in action, seen from Earth!
Sebastian Voltmer was on the ground when he captured this image of 2 ISS astronauts - Matthias Maurer and Raja Chari - in space, on March 23, 2022.
April 13, 2022
Most distant galaxy yet discovered
An international team of scientists have discovered the farthest astronomical object ever seen. They believe HD1 is the most distant galaxy yet known.
April 10, 2022
Moon habitat project: Can we cope with the loneliness of space?
A simulation of a moon habitat in the Arctic shows how future lunar dwellers might cope with the psychological effects of extreme isolation.
April 10, 2022
Hubble sees violent birth of Jupiter-like world
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have, for the 1st time, observed a giant new planet forming around another star via disk instability.
April 8, 2022
Ax-1 with 1st all private crew reaches ISS
Ax-1 with the 1st all-private astronaut team ever flown to the International Space Station arrived at the ISS on April 9. The astronauts will conduct research during their stay.
April 8, 2022
Moon and Gemini stars on April 8 and 9
On April 8 and, 9, 2022, you'll find the a 1st-quarter moon near Castor and Pollux, the two brightest stars in the constellation Gemini the Twins. Also nearby is Procyon, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor the Lesser Dog.
April 8, 2022
