[ad_1] During the 2017 total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of white flares from the surface. Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas. The word “corona” means “crown” — during the eclipse, it becomes visible, and...

[ad_1] The edge of the Solar System is defined by the heliosphere and its heliopause. The heliopause marks the region where the interstellar medium stops the outgoing solar wind. But only two spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, have ever travelled to the heliopause....

[ad_1] Enabling & Support 02/04/2024 774 views 15 likes In brief The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter is approaching the closest point to the Sun in its current orbit. It is an important time for the mission’s science activities, and the mission control team at ESA is...

[ad_1] An unusual "horned" comet is now visible in the night sky — and it may even make a rare appearance during the 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8.Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks can currently be seen in the night skies of the northern hemisphere. Comets, composed of...

[ad_1] Back to Article List For such an old planet, Venus has a relatively young surface. The only way that can be is through volcanic activity. The volcano Maat Mons towers over its surroundings in this rendering based on data from NASA's Magellan probe. Credit:...

[ad_1] Like a pilgrim seeking wisdom, NASA’s MSL Curiosity has been working its way up Mt. Sharp, the dominant central feature in Gale Crater. Now, almost 12 years into its mission, the capable rover has reached an interesting feature that could tell them more about...

[ad_1] Science & Exploration 27/03/2024 1503 views 18 likes ESA’s gamma-ray space telescope Integral has played a decisive role in capturing jets of matter being expelled into space at one-third the speed of light. The material and energy were liberated when huge...

[ad_1] A rocket transiting the moon is a pretty rare sight. Capturing a good photo of that kind of transit takes some serious skill. That skill is worthy of some major praise. Pascal Fouquet, a photographer from Orlando, Florida, captured such a shot, and was chosen...

[ad_1] Back to Article List In 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured. Credit: Diane Miller/The Image Bank via Getty images Happy 2024 eclipse! We invite you to join Astronomy Magazine’s Dave...

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