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2020 Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics

Nov 15, 2021 | Astrobiology, Daily Space, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Milky Way, Our Solar System, Science, Sky Watching, Space Policy, Spacecraft

The Decadal Survey was released earlier this month, and we take a look at some of the recommendations. Plus, this week’s What’s Up and a review of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 lens.

Hubble Working Again, Landsat 9 Releases Images, Crew 2 Returns

Nov 10, 2021 | Climate Change, Crewed Space, Daily Space, Earth, ESA, Exoplanets, JAXA, SpaceX, Stars

After a bit of a scare, the aging Hubble Space Telescope has once again resumed its science operations with the ACS instrument brought back online. Plus, Landsat 9 released its first images and the Crew 2 Dragon splashed down safely. Then we interview Dr. Rosanne Di Stefano from the Center for Astrophysics about the potential discovery of the first extragalactic planet.

Astronomers Discover 63 Galaxies in Protocluster

Nov 1, 2021 | Asteroids, Daily Space, Galaxies, Jupiter, Mars, Nebulae, Neptune, Review, Science, Stars, Supernovae, Uranus

Astronomers researching the G237 protocluster find 63 galaxies within, all producing stars and more galaxies at a high rate, acting as a “shipyard” for their region of the cosmos. Plus, Juno looks inside Jupiter’s cloud bands and a review of “Invasion” on Apple TV+.

Atmospheric Composition of Distant Hot Jupiter Measured

Oct 29, 2021 | Comets, Daily Space, Earth, Exoplanets, Mars, Science, Stars

Scientists have measured the composition of the hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-77Ab using an instrument at the Gemini South observatory as the first step in creating a catalog of exoplanetary atmospheres. Plus, looking for ocean worlds and this week’s What’s Up.

Searching for Planets: New Mission Goes Rogue; Possible Extragalactic Planet Found

Oct 27, 2021 | Daily Space, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Guest Interview, Observatories, Saturn, Spacecraft, Supernovae

A proposed mission called the Contemporaneous LEnsing Parallax and Autonomous TRansient Assay, or CLEoPATRA, seeks to work with the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope to find rogue planets not orbiting any star. Meanwhile, a possible planet has been discovered in the Whirlpool Galaxy and could be the first planet found outside the Milky Way. Plus, an interview with Dr. Margaret Meixner, Director of Science Mission Operations for the SOFIA telescope.

Early Universe Star Formation Came in Bursts

Oct 22, 2021 | Climate Change, Daily Space, Earth, Galaxies, Globular Cluster, Mars, Moon, Science, Sky Watching

Researchers looked at lensed galaxy systems, searched for nearby analogs to those distant systems, and found that in general, the systems showed signs of bingeing star formation and then quiet lulls. Plus, using tree rings to track Arctic ice changes, and this week’s What’s Up.