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astronomy-and-space1 year ago•4 min saved

"Eclipse Across America: From Space to Earth, How Totality Transformed Solar Viewing"

Thousands of people across the country gathered to witness the total solar eclipse, experiencing intense emotions as temperatures dropped and the sky darkened. A weather balloon launched in Ontario captured stunning images of the eclipse before landing in New Hampshire. Parrots are being tested for their problem-solving skills, while new research suggests that Ötzi the Iceman's tattoos may have been an ancient form of healing. Antarctica's melting ice due to global warming is causing meteorites to sink, and recent archaeological discoveries include a banquet hall in Pompeii and petroglyphs near dinosaur footprints in Brazil.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ancient-tattoos #astronomy-and-space #meteorites

astronomy-and-space1 year ago•6 min saved

"The Mythology and Forecast of the 2024 Solar Eclipse Across the U.S."

A total solar eclipse, steeped in history and mythology, will occur on April 8, 2024, across parts of the contiguous United States. The phenomenon has captivated sky-watchers and scientists for millennia, with ancient records and interpretations from various cultures. NASA is preparing for a mission during the upcoming eclipse to study its effects on the upper atmosphere, launching rockets and high-altitude balloons to capture scientific data.

via ABC News|

#astronomy #astronomy-and-space #history

astronomy-and-space1 year ago•1 min saved

"Mesquite's 'Solar Rodeo' Festival Celebrates Historic Eclipse with NASA Posters and Texas Mural"

NASA has released a stunning collection of custom posters to commemorate the upcoming eclipse on 8 April 2024, featuring diverse illustrations celebrating the celestial phenomenon in unique styles, and they are free to use. The posters are a rare opportunity to witness one of nature's most stunning phenomenons and are considered worthy of being among the best poster designs.

via Creative Bloq|

#art #astronomy-and-space #celestial-phenomenon

astronomy-and-space1 year ago•9 min saved

"Harmonizing with Megaconstellations: Astronomers Adapt to Coexist"

Astronomers and satellite megaconstellations are learning to coexist as companies like SpaceX and Amazon work with the astronomy community to mitigate the impact of megaconstellations on optical and radio astronomy. Efforts include design changes to reduce satellite brightness and voluntary cooperation with industry, but lack of regulations remains a concern. While progress has been made, the issue of satellite interference with astronomy is still in its early stages, with astronomers and spacecraft engineers striving for coexistence while addressing the challenges posed by megaconstellations.

via SpaceNews|

#astronomers #astronomy-and-space #megaconstellations

astronomy-and-space1 year ago•4 min saved

"James Webb Telescope Discovers Ethanol and Organic Molecules Around Infant Stars"

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the presence of icy building blocks of life, including complex organic molecules, in the gas and dust swirling around two infant stars, or "protostars." This discovery sheds light on the origins of complex molecules in space and their potential delivery to forming planets, offering insights into the early stages of our solar system's development. The findings, published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, provide valuable clues for understanding the chemical complexity of protostellar environments and their implications for planetary formation.

via Space.com|

#astrochemistry #astronomy-and-space #icy-building-blocks-of-life

astronomy-and-space2 years ago•12 min saved

China's ambitious space goals: Moon landing, space station expansion, and foreign partnerships.

China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030 and expand its orbiting space station, according to officials. The announcement comes amid a rivalry with the US for reaching new milestones in outer space. The US aims to put astronauts back on the lunar surface by the end of 2025. China is first preparing for a "short stay on the lunar surface and human-robotic joint exploration." The country's space agency also introduced three astronauts who will head to the country's space station in a launch scheduled for Tuesday morning.

via Phys.org|

#astronomy-and-space #china #international-collaboration