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LISA Pathfinder lifts off
LISA Pathfinder - forerunner of a mission that, it is hoped, will detect gravitational waves from space - lifted off at 4:04 GMT (12:04 a.m. EST) on on December 3, 2015.
December 3, 2015
EarthSky News with Deborah Byrd
All the news you can fit into outer space with LIVE on Slooh.com Wednesdays at 11 a.m. ET (1600 UTC). Or watch right here!
December 2, 2015
New most distant object in solar system
More than 100 times farther from the sun than Earth, this object has been designated V774104. It's fueling speculation about a Planet X.
December 1, 2015
Bumping up against a parallel universe
An analysis of the cosmic microwave background revealed bright spots, possible imprints left when an alternate universe bumped ours shortly after the Big Bang.
November 30, 2015
Dishdance, a tribute to radio telescopes
This new and beautiful video - called Dishdance - is part of project Skyglow. It's a beautiful timelapse medley of radio astronomy facilities.
November 30, 2015
Amazing new images from Mars rover
Awesome views, including some selfies, from the Mars Curiosity rover. The rover is looking across Gale Crater, approaching a large dune with ripples.
November 27, 2015
Video: EarthSky News with Deborah Byrd
All the news you can fit into outer space with LIVE on Slooh.com Wednesdays at 11 a.m. ET (1600 UTC). Or watch right here!
November 27, 2015
Does Earth create dark matter hairs?
Theoretical calculations by a JPL astronomer suggest that streams of dark matter - passing through Earth - would emerge as ultra-dense filaments or "hairs."
November 27, 2015
Mars to lose a moon, gain a ring
Mars’ large moon Phobos is slowly falling toward the planet. In 20-40 million years, it'll shatter, and its pieces will form a Saturn-like ring around Mars.
November 26, 2015
Is it true that Jupiter protects Earth?
Jupiter's gravity slings long-period comets out of harm's way, while nudging some asteroids closer to Earth. And, in 1770, Jupiter took aim on Earth - but missed.
November 25, 2015
