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NASA gives OK to build drone that will fly on Saturn's moon Titan
About 800 million miles (1.2 billion kilometers) from Earth lies cloud-cloaked Titan, largest of Saturn's 146-strong retinue ...
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Faint Neptune joins Venus and Saturn to form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28
The predawn hours of April 28 will see a planetary triangle form in the night sky, as Venus makes a close approach to Saturn following a conjunction, while Neptune, invisible to the naked eye, will ...
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NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan
"Passing this mission milestone means that Dragonfly's mission design, fabrication, integration and test plans are all ...
The Rare 'Smiley Face' Moon-Planet Alignment: What You'll Really See
As Venus, Saturn, and the Moon rise in the same area of the sky as the Sun, it is crucial to avoid looking directly at the Sun, especially through optical devices. Always prioritize eye safety during ...
Super-Earths are common outside the solar system, new study shows
An international team including astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) has announced the ...
What's Visible in Night Sky May 2025—Flower Moon, Meteors, Saturn Returns
Here's what will be visible in the night sky in the United States in May 2025. On May 12, the skies will be treated to the Flower Moon, also known as the Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare's Moon and ...