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The smallest moon ever detected around Uranus and two around Neptune

25Feb

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The smallest moon ever detected around Uranus and two around Neptune

[ad_1] Astronomers have recently made an intriguing discovery in our solar system, uncovering two tiny moons circling Neptune and one orbiting Uranus. These newfound celestial companions bring the total count of known moons around these gas giants to 16 for Neptune and 28 for Uranus.The most remarkable of these discoveries is Uranus' new moon, believed to be the smallest ever detected around the ice giant. Measuring a mere 5 miles (8 kilometers) in width, this diminutive moon completes a single orbit around Uranus every 680 days. To put its size into perspective, it's even smaller than Mars' moon Deimos, one of the tiniest known moons in our solar system, according to Carnegie Institution for Science. Currently designated as "S/2023 U1," the Uranian moon awaits an official name, likely ...

Spectacular Planetary Parade today; here’s how to watch it

17Jun

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Spectacular Planetary Parade today; here’s how to watch it

[ad_1] This weekend, get ready for a special celestial event called a 'planetary parade' in the night sky. It's a rare occurrence when five planets gather at the same time. This exciting planetary alignment will happen at sunrise on Saturday, offering a stunning spectacle.Which planets can you see?Today, you will be able to witness the alignment of five planets: Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury. While Saturn, Jupiter, and Mercury will be relatively easy to spot, Neptune and Uranus might be a bit challenging to see without binoculars. Jupiter, in particular, will be the brightest object in the morning sky until the sun rises, making it quite noticeable. However, the other planets will appear fainter. Why do the planets line up?Contrary to what movies often show, the planets ...

STUNNING! NASA James Webb Space Telescope snaps ice giant Uranus

7Apr

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STUNNING! NASA James Webb Space Telescope snaps ice giant Uranus

[ad_1] Our solar system comprises eight planets and the images of every planet is amazing to look at. Now, following in the footsteps of the Neptune image released in 2022, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has taken a stunning image of the solar system's other ice giant, the planet Uranus. The new image features dramatic rings as well as bright features in the planet's atmosphere."The Webb data demonstrates the observatory's unprecedented sensitivity for the faintest dusty rings, which have only ever been imaged by two other facilities: the Voyager 2 spacecraft as it flew past the planet in 1986, and the Keck Observatory with advanced adaptive optics," NASA said in a statement. Why is Uranus uniqueThe seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus is unique. Want to know why? It rotates on its si...

26Mar

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 26 March 2023: Space explorers

[ad_1] NASA takes on a quick journey of our universe with a captivating picture every day, accompanied by a concise description written by an expert. However, there is not an image but a whole video depicting the discoveries of the cosmos by humans. The video titled “Wanderers” by Erik Wernquist, a digital artist and animator from Sweden explores humanity's expansion into the Solar System. The film portrays a hypothetical vision of our future in space, founded on scientific ideas and concepts.While sharing the video, NASA says, “How far out will humanity explore? If this video's fusion of real space imagery and fictional space visualizations is on the right track, then at least the Solar System.” A few of the wonderful scenes in the video depict human beings of the future gliding throug...

25Mar

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 25 March 2023: RARE Venus and Moon meeting!

[ad_1] Two celestial bodies looked like they actually met up in the sky! The sky was adorned with a rare occurrence as Moon and Venus came together in conjunction, bringing joy to astronomers as well as skywatchers. The two celestial bodies appeared so close that they seemed almost within reach, causing a frenzy of excitement among netizens. The Crescent Moon appeared larger while Venus looked like a tiny dot below it.The same has been featured as the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 25th March. While sharing an image of the Venus and Moon conjunction, NASA said, “on March 23 early evening sky gazers could watch Venus and a young crescent moon, both near the western horizon.” In this stunning telephoto skyscape taken in Danta di Cadore, Dolomiti, Italy, Earth's radiant evening star...

25Mar

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Alien fossils on Earth? Here is TRUTH

[ad_1] Humans have always been fascinated by the idea of extraterrestrial life. As technology advanced, we have taken many steps in trying to understand it. Advance in technology keeps providing new opportunities to do so. We have held many observations of Venus and Mars and soon NASA will be sending missions to explore the Moons of Saturn and Uranus to know if life exists, or ever existed, on these celestial bodies. We have also spent a substantial amount of time observing outside the solar system and even other galaxies just to find planets similar to the Earth which might be able to sustain life. Amazingly, a recent study claims that evidence of alien life might well exist on Earth itself - in the form of alien fossils!A study was published in the International Journal of Astronomy t...

Uranus moons might have hidden oceans, says NASA

20Mar

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Uranus moons might have hidden oceans, says NASA

[ad_1] At a time when scientists are trying to find water on other planets and their moons, NASA has made a big revelation. According to a tweet by NASA Sun and Space, one or more of Uranus' moons might have oceans hidden beneath their icy surfaces. "One or more of Uranus' moons might have oceans hidden beneath their icy surfaces, according to new findings," the tweet read.In a new study led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, researchers reanalyzed nearly 40-year-old energetic particle and magnetic field data taken by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft — the only spacecraft so far to have gone near Uranus. Their results, recently accepted for publication in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, suggest that one or two of Uranus' 27 moons — Ariel and...

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day March 12, 2023: Saturn’s Hyperion- Moon with Odd Craters

12Mar

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day March 12, 2023: Saturn’s Hyperion- Moon with Odd Craters

[ad_1] Do you know how many moons Saturn has? The planet has a total of 83 moons, out of which 63 moons are confirmed and named. While, the other 20 moons are awaiting confirmation of discovery and official naming by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), according to NASA. Today's NASA astronomy picture of the day is about one of Saturn's moons named Hyperion. It is the largest of Saturn's irregular, non-spherical moons, and has odd craters.Captioning the image of the day titled 'Saturn's Hyperion: A Moon with Odd Craters,' NASA stated, What lies at the bottom of Hyperion's strange craters? To help find out, the robot Cassini spacecraft that once orbited Saturn swooped past the sponge-textured moon and took images of unprecedented detail. A six-image mosaic from the 2005 pass, fe...

Magic! Total lunar eclipse, Leonid meteor shower to Uranus, NASA reveals when to watch

6Nov

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Magic! Total lunar eclipse, Leonid meteor shower to Uranus, NASA reveals when to watch

[ad_1] The month of November brings the opportunity to watch the total lunar eclipse, Leonid meteor shower and more. Here is what NASA revealed. November is here and it is going to offer a great skywatching month. A total lunar eclipse, the moon and planets, and the Leonid meteor shower, NASA has revealed about all the events that are going to take place up in the sky this month. "What's Up this month? A total lunar eclipse is on the way to provide a little celestial magic early on the morning of November 8th," NASA Solar System tweeted. Here are the details you need to know: November 8: Total Lunar EclipsePeople will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse, early on the morning of November 8, 2022. The eclipse will be visible to viewers in North America, the Pacific region, Austral...

Look up in November! Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipse, New Moon- fascinating skies in offing

4Nov

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Look up in November! Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipse, New Moon- fascinating skies in offing

[ad_1] Skywatchers have a great chance to see several celestial events this month including, Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipse, New Moon and more. October was a great month for sky-watching, but November will be even more exciting. This month, skywatchers will be mesmerized, not with just one or two, but as many as six celestial events. Fascinating events such as the Taurids Meteor Shower, total lunar eclipse of 2022, new moon, and more are in offing. If you are excited to see the sky with these rare events, then get ready with your telescopes or binoculars. First of all, know what all is lined up in this month for skywatchers.Taurids Meteor ShowerThe month will begin with its first show of the long-running Taurids meteor shower, which will peak on the night of November 4, that is today. ...