Tag: astronomy
All the articles with the tag "astronomy".
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Astronomers discover giant super-puff planets lighter than cotton candy
Researchers have located a pair of massive exoplanets with incredibly low densities. The giant planets belong to a rare class known as super-puffs.
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Retailers launch anti-Prime Day sales on skywatching gear
Walmart, Adorama, and B&H Photo & Video are cutting prices on stargazing equipment to compete with Amazon's upcoming summer sales event.
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NASA Taps a New Private Partner for the 2028 Aeolus Mars Mission
NASA has selected a California-based private company other than SpaceX to design, build, and launch the Aeolus Mars orbiter, slated to monitor the Martian climate in 2028.
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Sunday marks the longest day of the year for half the planet
As the summer solstice approaches this Sunday, half the globe will experience its longest day of the year. Here is a look at the science behind this annual celestial milestone.
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JWST detects unexpected salty compounds on the famous 'Pink Planet'
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found a salty surprise on one of the coldest exoplanets ever discovered, challenging planetary models.
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Traces of Alien Technology Could Be Hidden in Moon Dust
A new study suggests that remnants of extraterrestrial technology might be preserved in lunar dust, sparking renewed interest in the search for alien life.
