Science
NASA James Webb Telescope Launch Delayed; New Date Scheduled For October 2021
- July 19, 2020
The launch of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Area Telescope (Webb) on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana is now planned for Oct 31, 2021 . In August previous year, NASA announced that it had successfully assembled the craft, marking the biggest milestone of its long road to completion. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
The launch of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Area Telescope (Webb) on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana is now planned for Oct 31, 2021 . In August previous year, NASA announced that it had successfully assembled the craft, marking the biggest milestone of its long road to completion. (more...)
How To See Five Planets in the Night Sky This Weekend
- July 18, 2020
All you will need to do is wake up at the break of dawn; you will not even require any additional equipment. "During the next few mornings five planets are visible, but without the moon ", Hunt wrote on When the Curves Line Up. What is more interesting is the fact that you would not need any equipment to view this. How do you recognize which planet is which? The pair of gas giants have been a highlight of the night sky this month because Earth is now between them and the sun. (more...)
- July 18, 2020
All you will need to do is wake up at the break of dawn; you will not even require any additional equipment. "During the next few mornings five planets are visible, but without the moon ", Hunt wrote on When the Curves Line Up. What is more interesting is the fact that you would not need any equipment to view this. How do you recognize which planet is which? The pair of gas giants have been a highlight of the night sky this month because Earth is now between them and the sun. (more...)
China has prepared a missile to launch a mission to Mars
- July 18, 2020
The first Chinese mission to Mars Tanwani-1 is aimed at the task of orbital flight, landing on the planet's surface and move around it once in one mission, and to obtain scientific data for the Mars exploration. During this procedure, they lengthen past Earth's orbit and synchronize with the extra far away orbit of Mars round the Sun. Its launch date has been set for between July 30 and Aug 15. (more...)
- July 18, 2020
The first Chinese mission to Mars Tanwani-1 is aimed at the task of orbital flight, landing on the planet's surface and move around it once in one mission, and to obtain scientific data for the Mars exploration. During this procedure, they lengthen past Earth's orbit and synchronize with the extra far away orbit of Mars round the Sun. Its launch date has been set for between July 30 and Aug 15. (more...)
UAE postpones Mars mission again due to weather at Japan launch site
- July 18, 2020
On July 15, weather conditions forced a second delay to the UAE Space Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center's mission to the red planet. The probe will launch on a Mitsubishi H-IIA booster . While the eventual success of the mission is yet unknown, Hope demonstrates the UAE's commitment to building domestic technological capabilities and is a clear indication that the government possesses both the resources and the resolve to carry out a bold economic transition. (more...)
- July 18, 2020
On July 15, weather conditions forced a second delay to the UAE Space Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center's mission to the red planet. The probe will launch on a Mitsubishi H-IIA booster . While the eventual success of the mission is yet unknown, Hope demonstrates the UAE's commitment to building domestic technological capabilities and is a clear indication that the government possesses both the resources and the resolve to carry out a bold economic transition. (more...)
'Human-caused climate change has fuelled Siberian heatwaves'
- July 17, 2020
Record-breaking warm period in Siberia was more than 2C hotter than it would have been if humans had not warmed the planet through decades of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say. It is also melting permafrost - permanently frozen ground - which caused the collapse of a fuel tank and huge oil spill in May. A record-breaking heatwave that has gripped much of Siberia this year would have been "almost impossible" without the influence of man-made climate change, leading experts said on ... (more...)
- July 17, 2020
Record-breaking warm period in Siberia was more than 2C hotter than it would have been if humans had not warmed the planet through decades of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say. It is also melting permafrost - permanently frozen ground - which caused the collapse of a fuel tank and huge oil spill in May. A record-breaking heatwave that has gripped much of Siberia this year would have been "almost impossible" without the influence of man-made climate change, leading experts said on ... (more...)
When and where to see the decade’s brightest comet in Sacramento
- July 17, 2020
That's because the Comet C/2020 F3 - otherwise known as NEOWISE - has been blazing a trail across the edges of our solar system , and will continue to do until mid August. "And if for no other reason, just go to see it with your naked eye because it is such a cool phenomenon". We have all seen how comets ATLAS and SWAN quickly made their appearance and then disappeared, but with NEOWISE is an entirely another story. (more...)
- July 17, 2020
That's because the Comet C/2020 F3 - otherwise known as NEOWISE - has been blazing a trail across the edges of our solar system , and will continue to do until mid August. "And if for no other reason, just go to see it with your naked eye because it is such a cool phenomenon". We have all seen how comets ATLAS and SWAN quickly made their appearance and then disappeared, but with NEOWISE is an entirely another story. (more...)
UAE reschedules Mars mission launch to between July 20 and July 22
- July 17, 2020
The UAE's historic mission to Mars has been postponed for a second time after bad weather again scuttled its planned launch. The Hope Probe will be launched into space from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan aboard an H2A202 rocket, which is part of the H-IIA launch vehicle family. (more...)
- July 17, 2020
The UAE's historic mission to Mars has been postponed for a second time after bad weather again scuttled its planned launch. The Hope Probe will be launched into space from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan aboard an H2A202 rocket, which is part of the H-IIA launch vehicle family. (more...)
Astronomers uncover substantial galactic wall hidden powering Milky Way
- July 17, 2020
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, which stretches across 10 billion light-years, which is equal to about one-tenth of the diameter of the entire visible universe, is now the largest structure ever. The database contains more than 18,000 known galaxies and the astronomers used it to compare the movements of galaxies in relation to one another. They believe that further studies and mapping projects of the entire universe would provide more accurate information regarding the actual size of ... (more...)
- July 17, 2020
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, which stretches across 10 billion light-years, which is equal to about one-tenth of the diameter of the entire visible universe, is now the largest structure ever. The database contains more than 18,000 known galaxies and the astronomers used it to compare the movements of galaxies in relation to one another. They believe that further studies and mapping projects of the entire universe would provide more accurate information regarding the actual size of ... (more...)
Trump demotes election campaign manager
- July 17, 2020
The long-rumored shakeup came with Trump falling further behind Democratic challenger Joe Biden in the polls, driven by dissatisfaction over the president's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic . Trump changed campaign manager twice in the run-up to his victory in the 2016 election, but it's not clear how Stepien's promotion will address the fundamental problem with his candidacy. (more...)
- July 17, 2020
The long-rumored shakeup came with Trump falling further behind Democratic challenger Joe Biden in the polls, driven by dissatisfaction over the president's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic . Trump changed campaign manager twice in the run-up to his victory in the 2016 election, but it's not clear how Stepien's promotion will address the fundamental problem with his candidacy. (more...)
How to see Comet NEOWISE
- July 17, 2020
If you don't catch the comet before it inevitably fades away in August or sooner, you'll have to wait awhile for its next trip through the inner solar system , now estimated to happen in the year 8786. NEOWISE is visible only to observers in the Northern Hemisphere and should remain bright enough to spot through the middle of August. While it's visible just above the horizon right now, over the next week it'll rise higher and higher in the sky as it inches closer to Earth, until it ... (more...)
- July 17, 2020
If you don't catch the comet before it inevitably fades away in August or sooner, you'll have to wait awhile for its next trip through the inner solar system , now estimated to happen in the year 8786. NEOWISE is visible only to observers in the Northern Hemisphere and should remain bright enough to spot through the middle of August. While it's visible just above the horizon right now, over the next week it'll rise higher and higher in the sky as it inches closer to Earth, until it ... (more...)
NASA and the ESA release stunning new images of the sun
- July 16, 2020
But the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager, or EUI, on Solar Orbiter returned data hinting at solar features never observed in such detail . Daniel Mueller, an ESA project scientist working on the probe, said it was too early for scientific conclusions, as these early images were "merely byproducts of technical tests" as the probe is configured for its fully operational scientific phase. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
But the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager, or EUI, on Solar Orbiter returned data hinting at solar features never observed in such detail . Daniel Mueller, an ESA project scientist working on the probe, said it was too early for scientific conclusions, as these early images were "merely byproducts of technical tests" as the probe is configured for its fully operational scientific phase. (more...)
Comet Neowise in India: Know best time to watch, click good pictures
- July 16, 2020
Vancouver's Aaron Von Hagen is one of many photographers looking upwards into the late hours of the evening, all in the hopes of capturing the flawless shot of the recently discovered comet. The comet is named NEOWISE because that is the outer space telescope that discovered it. "And it's fantastic that I can see this from my backyard without the use of a telescope". (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Vancouver's Aaron Von Hagen is one of many photographers looking upwards into the late hours of the evening, all in the hopes of capturing the flawless shot of the recently discovered comet. The comet is named NEOWISE because that is the outer space telescope that discovered it. "And it's fantastic that I can see this from my backyard without the use of a telescope". (more...)
Space enthusiasts turn to Metro Vancouver skies to spot newly discovered comet
- July 16, 2020
NEOWISE won't make it back to the inner solar system for 6,800 years . Residents in the Okanagan able to wake up early enough have been rewarded with some great views of the comet Neowise , which can now be viewed in the early evening as well as during pre-dawn hours. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
NEOWISE won't make it back to the inner solar system for 6,800 years . Residents in the Okanagan able to wake up early enough have been rewarded with some great views of the comet Neowise , which can now be viewed in the early evening as well as during pre-dawn hours. (more...)
Mary Trump Calls President Trump's Leadership 'Dangerous'
- July 16, 2020
Mary Trump spoke about visiting her uncle in the White House in 2017 a few months after the inauguration and said he "already seemed very strained by the pressures". Mary Trump, whose father, Freddy Trump, died following struggles with alcoholism, writes that she could "no longer remain silent" following the past three years of Trump's presidency. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Mary Trump spoke about visiting her uncle in the White House in 2017 a few months after the inauguration and said he "already seemed very strained by the pressures". Mary Trump, whose father, Freddy Trump, died following struggles with alcoholism, writes that she could "no longer remain silent" following the past three years of Trump's presidency. (more...)
`Fireworks`: Astronauts capture glimpse of Neowise comet from space!
- July 16, 2020
The space agency describes comets as "cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun". Comet C/2020 F3 ( NEOWISE ) can be found in the early morning sky just before sunrise. Comets are notoriously fickle things that could always break up and burn out at any moment, so fingers crossed. While there's no strict definition of what a great comet is, it's generally speaking agreed that people haven't seen one since Hale-Bopp in 1997. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
The space agency describes comets as "cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun". Comet C/2020 F3 ( NEOWISE ) can be found in the early morning sky just before sunrise. Comets are notoriously fickle things that could always break up and burn out at any moment, so fingers crossed. While there's no strict definition of what a great comet is, it's generally speaking agreed that people haven't seen one since Hale-Bopp in 1997. (more...)
Researchers concerned by 'record high' global methane emissions
- July 16, 2020
Of this share, ranching, agriculture and landfills account for about two-thirds, while the fossil fuel industry, composed of oil, gas and coal, makes up the rest. "We're still heating our homes and buildings, and agriculture keeps growing". Africa and the Middle East, China, and South Asia and Oceania saw the sharpest rises in methane emissions, with the USA close behind. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Of this share, ranching, agriculture and landfills account for about two-thirds, while the fossil fuel industry, composed of oil, gas and coal, makes up the rest. "We're still heating our homes and buildings, and agriculture keeps growing". Africa and the Middle East, China, and South Asia and Oceania saw the sharpest rises in methane emissions, with the USA close behind. (more...)
Emirates Mars Mission postponed indefinitely due to bad weather
- July 15, 2020
EDT (2043 GMT), according to a assertion from the mission's formal Twitter feed. The project initiated by the United Arab Emirates is one of three missions to Mars , including Tianwen-1 from China and Mars 2020 from the United States of America (USA), taking advantage of the period when both planets Earth and Mars are nearest: a mere 55 million kilometers apart. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
EDT (2043 GMT), according to a assertion from the mission's formal Twitter feed. The project initiated by the United Arab Emirates is one of three missions to Mars , including Tianwen-1 from China and Mars 2020 from the United States of America (USA), taking advantage of the period when both planets Earth and Mars are nearest: a mere 55 million kilometers apart. (more...)
NEOWISE comet spotted streaking over Stonehenge in incredible picture
- July 15, 2020
A new comet named NEOWISE discovered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) is being witnessed by several skywatchers. People in northern latitudes in the US and Canada should be able to catch a glimpse of NEOWISE both before sunrise and after sunset. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
A new comet named NEOWISE discovered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) is being witnessed by several skywatchers. People in northern latitudes in the US and Canada should be able to catch a glimpse of NEOWISE both before sunrise and after sunset. (more...)
How to watch rare comet
- July 15, 2020
However, NASA reports that, starting tomorrow, Neowise will become more pronounced in the evenings immediately after sunset in the northwestern sky . If you're fortunate enough to live north of the equator, here are some tips on how to best catch a glimpse of it, courtesy of the experts with Sky & Telescope. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
However, NASA reports that, starting tomorrow, Neowise will become more pronounced in the evenings immediately after sunset in the northwestern sky . If you're fortunate enough to live north of the equator, here are some tips on how to best catch a glimpse of it, courtesy of the experts with Sky & Telescope. (more...)
Once in a lifetime comet glides over Earth
- July 15, 2020
Neowise was named after an imaging project from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) that uses an infrared satelite called WISE to detect heat signatures from objects that orbit the sun. The close pass by the sun caused the comet's outer layers to sizzle, erupting gas and dust from the icy surface and forming a large debris tail, NASA said. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
Neowise was named after an imaging project from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) that uses an infrared satelite called WISE to detect heat signatures from objects that orbit the sun. The close pass by the sun caused the comet's outer layers to sizzle, erupting gas and dust from the icy surface and forming a large debris tail, NASA said. (more...)
Latest news
Canada puts J&J vaccine rollout plans on hold