An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it
YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.
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Pillars of Creation Seen In 4K Via James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the iconic Pillars of Creation and the view is spectacular! Travel 6,500 light-years away in this zoom into the epic new imagery. Also, see a comparison ...
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'Game changing' release of Type Ia Supernovae data may hold key to the history of the Universe
A unique dataset of Type Ia Supernovae being released today could change how cosmologists measure the expansion history of the Universe.
Release of Type Ia supernovae data may hold key to the history of the universe
A unique dataset of Type Ia supernovae being released today could change how cosmologists measure the expansion history of ...
See The Best ‘Planet Parade’ For 40 Years As Venus Reaches Greatest Brilliancy
The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...
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40 cosmic questions and answers
These popular astronomy questions, answered by Astronomy magazine, will help you better understand our universe - and share ...
An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...