James Webb is currently having issues with its MIRI instrument. The problem is caused by increased friction in one of MIRI’s mechanisms when operating in the Medium-Resolution Spectroscopy (MRS) mode. The observatory is otherwise in good condition, but the team … Read More
Get ready for close-up surface images of distant planets in our Solar System. Moony Shot Scientists can now get an unprecedented look at the surface of near-Earth celestial objects thanks to a new upgrade to the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) … Read More
According to new research, ancient Earth was a water world with little to no land. And this could have far-reaching consequences for the origin and evolution of life. While the modern Earth’s surface is about 70% water, new research indicates … Read More
Here’s a question… how long does it take sunlight to reach Earth? This may appear to be an odd question, but consider it. The sun travels at the speed of light. Photons emitted from the Sun’s surface must traverse the … Read More
After ten months in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space. At 7:14 p.m. … Read More
Jupiter will reach opposition on September 26 or 27, depending on your timezone. This means that it is directly opposite the Sun from our vantage point, rising near sunset and setting near sunrise. This alone makes it an excellent time … Read More