An interstellar probe could help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the Sun influences Earth, space and other planets in the solar system.
When astronomers focused on the galaxy NGC 4383, they didn’t expect the data to be so spectacular. This is the first detailed map of gas flowing from this galaxy as stars burst within.
Pons–Brooks visible from Utah, March 9 2024.
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Japan’s space agency is landing its first lunar probe this week. This makes the Moon an increasingly busy target for spacefaring nations – with conflicting political stances among them.
A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
Stargazers in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.
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People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
NASA rocket launched from the Arnhem Space Centre in NT on June 26 2022.
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Despite what you may think, Australia has a long history of space activities. But this is the first time the Australian public has been asked its opinions on space.
Our Sun will likely go out quietly – but not all such stars do. A new radio detection of a supernova can help us better understand these cosmic cataclysms.
Comets are rarely as bright as this illustration.
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The newly discovered comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is anticipated to be spectacularly bright late next year. But it’s important to temper our expectations.
Skies in the Northern Hemisphere have been graced by a rare, green comet. Now, it’s our turn to look for it in Australia – but the view will be dimming rapidly.
3D visualisation of gravitational waves produced by two orbiting black holes.
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A professor of religion and science explains different views on immortality, from the religious perspective of President Jimmy Carter to the scientific, secular take of Carl Sagan.
Nothing demonstrates our reliance on each other like a highly contagious disease.
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A British literature scholar explains how philosopher John Locke’s theory of selfhood will not help the pandemic recovery, if individuals fail to see themselves as interconnected.
Dr. Burbidge is presented with the “Woman of the Year” award in 1976, while professor at UC San Diego.
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