Tag: Earth
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Carruthers Observatory Shares Ultraviolet Views of Earth and Moon
Carruthers Observatory Announces First Ultraviolet Images The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, NASA’s newest ultraviolet-capable platform, has released its first images from space. The milestone marks the transition from assembly and testing to active science, with initial ultraviolet views of Earth and the Moon that researchers say confirm the spacecraft and its instruments are operating as designed.…
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Carruthers observatory returns first ultraviolet views of Earth and Moon
First Ultraviolet Images Mark a Milestone for Carruthers Geocorona Observatory NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has delivered its inaugural ultraviolet images from space, offering new perspectives on Earth and its companion, the Moon. The mission represents a significant milestone in ultraviolet (UV) astronomy and planetary science, confirming that the spacecraft systems and UV instruments are functioning…
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Earth Gets a New Quasi Moon: NASA Confirms 2025 PN7 Has a Stable Distant Path
Introduction: A Tiny Companion in Earth’s Cosmic Neighborhood Earth may have gained a temporary, yet stable, celestial partner. NASA has confirmed the discovery of asteroid 2025 PN7, a small body that doesn’t orbit Earth as a true moon but follows a quirky, long-lasting path that keeps it in a near-Earth neighborhood for roughly five decades.…
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Aging Stars Dine on Their Planets: What Earth Can Learn from Red Giants
What the new findings reveal about aging stars Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have sharpened our understanding of how red giant stars—aged stars in a late evolutionary stage—interact with their planetary systems. The new results suggest these stellar elders are more destructive to nearby planets than previously believed. As a star exhausts…
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Moon Drifting Away From Earth: The Tidal Tug Revealed
Moon drifting away from Earth: the tidal reason The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth, at about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. This measured drift comes from precise lunar laser ranging, where lasers are bounced off corner-cube retroreflectors left on the Moon by Apollo missions and later spacecraft. Over decades of measurements, scientists…
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Earth’s New Quasi-Moon: The Discovery of an Asteroid
Introduction to the Discovery In an intriguing turn of events, scientists have uncovered what may be Earth’s newest quasi-moon, an asteroid that remained hidden for decades before being detected by a telescope in Hawaii earlier this year. Initially mistaken for a natural satellite, this discovery sheds light on the complexities of near-Earth objects and their…
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The New Quasi-Moon of Earth: A Hidden Asteroid Unveiled
Introduction to the New Quasi-Moon Recent research published in the scientific journal LIVESCIENCE has revealed an intriguing finding: Earth may have a new quasi-moon. Initially mistaken for a moon, this celestial body is actually an asteroid that had evaded detection for decades until a telescope in Hawaii identified it earlier this year. This discovery opens…
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A New Earth Quasi-Moon: Discovering the Hidden Asteroid
Introduction This year, astronomers made an exciting discovery that could change our understanding of Earth’s natural satellites. An asteroid that had remained undetected for decades was identified by a telescope in Hawaii, revealing that it may serve as a new quasi-moon of Earth. The Discovery According to reports from the journal “LIVESCIENCE,” this asteroid had…
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From Chemistry to Life: Exploring the Foundations of Existence
Introduction: The Connection Between Chemistry and Life The journey from basic chemistry to the complexities of life is a fascinating realm of study that captivates scientists and enthusiasts alike. Understanding how simple chemical reactions can lead to the formation of life’s building blocks opens up intriguing possibilities about the existence of life beyond Earth. In…
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Discovering Earth’s Quasi-Moon: A Hidden Asteroid in Orbit
Introduction to Quasi-Moons Recent astronomical research has revealed the intriguing discovery of a new type of satellite known as a “quasi-moon” orbiting Earth. Unlike traditional moons, these celestial bodies often behave like asteroids but are captured by Earth’s gravitational pull. This fascinating phenomenon has garnered attention in the scientific community, especially due to the possibility…