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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Comet Nishimura's Photobomb: Close Encounter with NASA Spacecraft (Photos)

Comet Nishimura, also known as C/2023 P1, surprised scientists by appearing in images taken by NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft as it observed the sun's corona. The comet seems to have survived its close encounter with the sun on September 17, passing within 20.5 million miles of it. While the preliminary images show the comet looking intact, scientists are cautious about drawing conclusions until higher-resolution data is available. The comet will continue to move away from the sun and the spacecraft, growing smaller and fainter in the images.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Impending Double Solar Storms Threaten Earth's Internet and Skies

A double solar storm strike is expected to hit Earth today, potentially causing radio blackouts and disrupting GPS signals. However, the storms are likely to be minor or moderate and not intense enough to damage mobile networks or satellites. While there is no risk of an internet apocalypse, concerns remain about the potential damage caused by solar storms. The Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) provides scientists with a stereoscopic view of solar phenomena, aiding in the study of the Sun's effects on Earth.

via HT Tech|

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