Orion over the Central Bohemian Highlands
Do you recognize this constellation? Setting past the Central Bohemian Highlands in the Czech Republic is Orion, one […]
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Watch Mars Disappear Behind the Moon in the Early Morning ...
In what is known as an occultation, Mars will briefly be blocked by the moon on Tuesday morning. […]
What’s the World’s Worst Smell? by RANDALL MUNROE
Some odors are more heinous than others. Then there’s Stench Soup. Published: February 17, 2020 at 01:00AM from […]
The Changing Surface of Fading Betelgeuse
Besides fading, is Betelgeuse changing its appearance? Yes. The famous red supergiant star in the familiar constellation of […]
NGC 2392: Double Shelled Planetary Nebula
To some, this huge nebula resembles a person’s head surrounded by a parka hood. In 1787, astronomer William […]
Just a Fainting Spell? Or Is Betelgeuse About to Blow? ...
A familiar star in the constellation Orion has dimmed noticeably since October. Astronomers wonder if its explosive finale […]
From Dubai to Mars, With Stops in Colorado and Japan ...
The United Arab Emirates used a novel approach to build the Hope spacecraft, which launches for the red […]
Carina Nebula Close Up
A jewel of the southern sky, the Great Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372, spans over 300 […]
Rajendra Pachauri, 79, Dies; Led Nobel-Winning Climate Agency by JOHN ...
Sharing the prize with Al Gore, his U.N. organization was recognized for its work on global warming, but […]
Some Songbirds Have Brains Specially Designed to Find Mates for ...
Systems in the brains of male and female songbirds are well-developed and finely tuned, but the wiring is […]