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Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, will be at its closest approach to Earth in 2026, making it highly visible and bright in the night sky, especially in Gemini, and can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes.
Ancient Greek and Roman scientists faced similar challenges with misinformation as today, emphasizing the importance of observation, critical thinking, acknowledging limits, understanding science as part of culture, and making science accessible to all, lessons that remain relevant in navigating modern misinformation.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist and primatologist, exemplified her own unique style through her patient, respectful approach to observing and understanding animals, revealing their personalities and challenging human-centric views of the world.
Comet 13P/Olbers will make its closest approach to Earth on July 20, 2024, passing at a distance of 176 million miles. Currently visible with binoculars, the comet is moving from Ursa Major to Leo Minor in the northwestern sky. This periodic comet, which orbits the sun every 68 years, will be brightest this week, offering a prime opportunity for observation and astrophotography.
The "Devil Comet" Pons-Brooks, known for its rare 71-year orbit and unique tail shape, will make its closest pass to Earth on June 2, 2024, but will only be visible in the southern hemisphere.
The "Devil Comet" Pons-Brooks will make its closest pass to Earth on June 2, 2024, but will only be visible in the southern hemisphere. This periodic comet, which appears every 71 years, is known for its unique outbursts that create a horseshoe shape.
The Southwest Florida Astronomical Society will host a free observation of the partial solar eclipse in Downtown Fort Myers on April 8, setting up telescopes with special filters near the pavilion in Centennial Park for safe viewing from 1:44 pm to 4:14 pm, and providing a limited supply of free Solar Eclipse glasses, viewers, and educational material about astronomy and the eclipse.
Saturn's iconic rings, closely associated with the planet, will become obscured from view by 2025 due to the tilt of Saturn in its orbit around the Sun. Although the rings will still be present, they will align with our line of sight, rendering them invisible to the human eye. However, the lower portion of the rings will become visible in 2032, showcasing a stunning 27-degree angle relative to us. This presents a unique opportunity to observe Saturn's moons and gain a different perspective of the planet until the phenomenon reoccurs in 2038.
The Eye of the Universe is a concept that refers to the idea that the universe itself is observing and reflecting upon its own existence. This notion arises from the remarkable fact that humans, as part of the universe, have developed the ability to study and understand the cosmos. By observing and exploring the universe, we are essentially the universe looking back at itself. This perspective has profound implications for our understanding of cosmology and our place in the vastness of space.
Three people have been hospitalized after radioactive material was discovered inside a home in southern Sydney during an operation conducted by the Australian Border Force (ABF) with the assistance of fire crews. The material, described as low-level radioactive isotopes, was found in a secure container with no release of radiation. Nearby residents were temporarily evacuated as a precaution, but subsequent testing confirmed no evidence of exposure. The exact nature of the radioactive material has not been confirmed by authorities.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of Earendel, the most distant star ever detected, marking a significant milestone in astronomy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in the hospital overnight for observation after being hospitalized for apparent dehydration. The weekly cabinet meeting scheduled for Sunday will be postponed until Monday. Netanyahu's condition is reported to be good and stable, and initial tests have shown nothing untoward. The prime minister's hospitalization comes amid an intense heatwave in the country. Netanyahu's ties with the US have been strained due to his plans to overhaul the judiciary, and he is currently facing a corruption trial.
The Virtual Telescope Project, operated by astronomer Gianluca Masi, captured footage of a house-size asteroid, 2023 MU2, racing past Earth at 2,000 miles per hour. The asteroid, estimated to be between 13.5 and 30.1 feet in diameter, reached a minimum distance from Earth of just 134,000 miles on June 25. Fortunately, it posed no risk of striking our planet. Masi used several different telescope images to create a moving time-lapse image of the asteroid, which shows background stars racing past 2023 MU2, demonstrating its impressive speed.
The Virtual Telescope Project, operated by astronomer Gianluca Masi, captured impressive footage of a house-size asteroid, 2023 MU2, passing by Earth at a speed of 2,000 miles per hour. The asteroid, estimated to be between 13.5 and 30.1 feet in diameter, passed within 134,000 miles of Earth on June 25, posing no risk of striking our planet. The time-lapse image created by Masi shows background stars racing past 2023 MU2, demonstrating its impressive speed.
Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star, is nearing the end of its lifetime and could go supernova within the next 1,000 years. While it won't pose a direct danger to Earth, it will burn very intensely in the sky for weeks, about as bright as the full Moon and easily visible during the day. This brightness will be concentrated in a point source, making it potentially dangerous to observe through a telescope at its peak brightness. However, it probably won't be as bright as the Geminga supernova that occurred about 300,000 years ago, which was just 550 lightyears away.