Astronomy & Space

Most recent stories in Astronomy & Space

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  Astronomers can classify satellites by watching how they block stars

  phys.org - Evan Gough

  The satellite population in low Earth orbit (LEO) is not an open book. While data on many satellites is public, others are shrouded in secrecy, and …

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  Exoplanet's companion found via orbital mechanics variations

  phys.org - Andy Tomaswick

  Tracking exoplanets via orbital mechanics isn't easy. Plenty of variables could affect how a planet moves around its star, and determining which ones …

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  Multiwavelength observations investigate the variability of young star DR Tauri

  phys.org - Tomasz Nowakowski

  Using various ground-based and space telescopes, an international team of astronomers has observed a highly variable young star known as DR Tauri. …

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  Perseverance Mars rover to take a bite of 'Krokodillen' region

  phys.org - Stephanie Baum

  NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new region of interest the team is calling "Krokodillen" that may contain some of the oldest rocks on …

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  The deepening mystery around the JWST's early galaxies

  phys.org - Evan Gough

  When the JWST came to life and began observations, one of its first jobs was to gaze back in time at the early universe. The Assembly of Galaxies is …

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  Lower-frequency sonic booms from Falcon 9 launches can feel like mini-earthquakes

  phys.org - Stephanie Baum

  Rocket launches are amazing spectacles, but close-up viewers know to bring a set of earplugs or earmuffs to protect their hearing. However, the boom …