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From: BerrySteph
5/21/20
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said:Scientists believe that for the first time they have been able to observe - within a huge disk of dense gas and dust surrounding a newly formed star - a planet in the process of being born.
Great and valuable news.
However, I cannot help thinking that a telescope in Chile is critically dependent on air travel as may never be the same again.
Its not just that individual seating will be substantially more expensive (spacing of passengers) it will never again enjoy the economies of scale created by vast numbers of people in cattle-class.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
5/28/20
'True embarrassment' of astronomy resolved as missing matter is found
After an intergalactic search lasting more than two decades, an Australian-led team of scientists say they have finally found the universe's "missing matter", solving a mystery that has long stumped astronomers.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
5/31/20
SpaceX completes historic crewed rocket launch from US soil
A rocket designed and built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company has lifted off carrying two American astronauts on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: BerrySteph
5/31/20
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said:A rocket designed and built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company has lifted off carrying two American astronauts on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
One remembers those Soviet Cosmonauts who visited their Space Station and their country disappeared while they were away.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/1/20
Elon Musk's SpaceX delivers two astronauts to the ISS with automatic docking
Two astronauts arrive at the International Space Station in a craft which docked automatically, marking the first time that a privately built and owned spacecraft carried astronauts to the orbiting lab in its nearly 20 years.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Di (amina046)
6/1/20
And that cretin Trump just suspended all H-1B visas which is the kind that brought ElonMusk to the US.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/3/20
The image that is 'the implementation of E=MC squared, right there'
It may just look like a bright star under a galaxy, but this simple image captures a powerful moment in time that is instantly recognisable by astronomers.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/4/20
June's night skies offer a planetary alignment and a duo of crescents. Here's how to watch
A rare and beautiful alignment of planets along with a conjunction of crescents await those willing to brave cool clear winter nights and mornings this month.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/15/20
Mysterious green fireball filmed lighting up skies above the Pilbara
Stunning video of a bright green glow flashing across the Pilbara skies has sparked excitement among stargazers, but the "jury is out" on exactly what it was.
Read more from www.abc.net.au