FAST Measures Hydrogen Absorption in Planetary Nebula
Scientists detected neutral atomic hydrogen absorption in planetary nebula IC 4997, which is a fancy way of saying there is cold hydrogen gas.
Another Solar Crisis Averted
In a new paper, researchers try modeling the Sun using new calculations that don’t assume thermal equilibrium at local scales.
Lucy Spacecraft Spies Lunar Eclipse
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is on a current trajectory that meant the L’LORRI camera was able to capture the recent lunar eclipse from about 100 million kilometers away.
Magnetic Waves Discovered in Earth’s Core
New research presents evidence of a newly discovered type of magnetic wave that runs along the outer edge of the core up against the mantle.
Students Study Magnetic Fields from ISS
A student project in ESA’s AstroPi program used a Raspberry Pi to study the Earth’s magnetic fields from the ISS, and their results matched those taken by other surveys.
Hubble Catches Flashes and Flickers to Measure Universe
In a special focus issue of The Astrophysical Journal, researchers look at the host galaxies of 42 Type Ia supernovae that were close enough to also resolve their Cepheid variable stars.
Review: Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
This week, Erik reviews his favorite camera lens, the the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, also known as the Nifty Fifty.
Troubled ExoMars Mission Awaits Fate
After ESA member states voted to suspend the ExoMars mission due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NASA may step in to save the rover.
Voyager Telemetry Beginning to Deteriorate
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is suddenly sending back telemetry that doesn’t make sense, making the craft appear out of control and oriented wildly.
Boeing Starliner Heads Toward Space Again
On May 19, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 rocket launched the Boeing CST-100 Starliner towards the International Space Station.
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