Juneâs deep sky: Nebulae, a nova and more
Members of the EarthSky community shared these amazing photos of June’s deep sky. Enjoy these images of a nova, some nebulae, a cluster and more!
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Mystery rocket impacts moon
A mystery rocket has hit the lunar surface. Late in 2021, astronomers spotted what turned out to be a spent…
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Charonâs red cap created by âatmospheric surgesâ
An odd reddish polar cap on Pluto’s moon Charon has puzzled scientists since 1st seen in 2015. Now researchers may have solved the mystery of Charon’s red cap.
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Geomagnetic storms: Will you lose power where you live?
Scientists studied past geomagnetic storms to learn more about how strong storms affect the power grid. The maps here show areas most at risk.
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Ursa Minor the Lesser Bear is the Little Dipper
Ursa Minor is the Lesser Bear, but you might know it as the Little Dipper. Also, its brightest star is Polaris, the North Star.
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Wow! Giant bacterium is largest ever discovered
Scientists say they have discovered the largest species of bacteria ever found. The giant bacterium is 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) long.
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Boötes the Herdsman and its bright star Arcturus
Boötes the Herdsman is a large constellation that holds one of the brightest stars in the sky, Arcturus. Only 3 others stars and the sun are brighter.
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Odd Fast Radio Burst only 2nd known of its kind
Astronomers say they have observed an unusual fast radio burst – only the 2nd so far – where smaller bursts persistently occur in-between repeating large bursts.
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Kochab and Pherkad: The Guardians of the Pole
Kochab and Pherkad are two stars in the Little Dipper that carry the nickname of the Guardians of the Pole. Here’s how to find them and more.
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Life on Venus unlikely, says new study. But â¦
A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that atmospheric life on Venus is unlikely. The evidence for phosphine, however, continues to mount.
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