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A supermassive black hole has astronomers talking
Fast star formation - and a central supermassive black hole obscured by dust - characterize a new, very distant galaxy labeled COS-87259.
February 26, 2023
Chinese Mars rover not moving. Is it kaput?
The Chinese Mars rover Zhurong has not moved since at least September 2022. Has its mission ended? There’s been no official word from the Chinese space agency.
February 25, 2023
Auroras on Jupiter’s moons seen in new light
Astronomers have detected auroras on Jupiter's moons in visible light wavelengths for the 1st time using the Keck telescope in Hawaii, and other telescopes.
February 24, 2023
Will brain changes in fighter pilots help astronauts?
Researchers in Belgium showed how brain changes in fighter pilots can help astronauts cope with the effects of space travel.
February 21, 2023
Detecting asteroids near the sun with NEOMIR
NEOMIR - an early asteroid warning system - will target asteroids near the sun. It will look for and monitor asteroids 65 feet (20 m) and larger.
February 19, 2023
Of 4 types of planetary systems, ours is rarest
A new study suggests there are 4 types of planetary systems. The Ordered class, which includes our own solar system, is the rarest.
February 17, 2023
Black holes as source of mysterious dark energy
Researchers have found evidence for black holes as the source of dark energy in our universe. This would solve a long-standing mystery in cosmology.
February 16, 2023
Nearby Earth-size exoplanet may be habitable
Meet Wolf 1069 b, an Earth-size exoplanet only 31 light-years away that resides in its star's habitable zone. It's an ideal target in the search for alien life.
February 16, 2023
Small asteroid dropped meteorites on France
A small asteroid safely crashed into Earth's atmosphere over France on February 13, 2023. It left meteorites on the ground that people have started to find.
February 15, 2023
Asteroid will pass Earth safely on February 15-16
A 1/2 mile wide (1 km wide) asteroid will pass Earth safely on February 15 and 16, 2023. Observers with telescopes can spot it. See star charts here.
February 14, 2023
