Tag: Jupiter
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Comet 3I/ATLAS to be observed by space probes near Mars and Jupiter
What is Comet 3I/ATLAS? The object known as Comet 3I/ATLAS is poised to become a focal point for astronomers as it makes its way toward the inner solar system. Believed to be an interstellar visitor, 3I/ATLAS offers scientists a rare chance to study material that formed outside our own planetary neighborhood. As it arcs toward…
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Comet 3I/ATLAS set for multi-spacecraft observation as it nears the Sun
Overview: a rare celestial visitor aligned with multiple spacecraft As Comet 3I/ATLAS makes its approach toward the inner solar system, astronomers anticipate an unusually rich data window. The object, whose path brings it close to the Sun, will also be observable from vantage points near Mars and Jupiter. Space agencies and ground-based observatories are coordinating…
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: Probes Near Mars and Jupiter Track Solar Flyby
Overview: A Solar Flyby on the Horizon Astronomers are closely watching Comet 3I/ATLAS as it journeys toward the inner solar system. In a rare alignment, multiple spacecraft positioned near Mars and Jupiter are expected to observe the comet’s approach to the Sun, offering a unique opportunity to study how comets react to intense solar radiation…
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Jupiter and Saturn October 2025: A Celestial Spectacle
Overview: An October Sky Show October 2025 offers stargazers a rare treat as Jupiter and Saturn dominate the nocturnal sky. Both gas giants present an equator-on view, creating dramatic interactions with their moons that are best seen through a telescope or a good pair of binoculars. Expect captivating shadow transits from Jupiter’s moons and four…
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Jupiter and Saturn in October 2025: A Celestial Spectacle
Overview: A celestial show in October 2025 October 2025 offers skywatchers a remarkable treat as Jupiter and Saturn take center stage in the night sky. Both gas giants appear almost along the celestial equator, making them easy targets with binoculars or a small telescope. The month also features captivating events: the shadows of Jupiter’s moons…
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Jupiter and Saturn October 2025: Night Sky Spectacle
October 2025 offers a celestial show: Jupiter and Saturn near the celestial equator In October 2025, the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn command the night sky as they appear almost edge-on from Earth’s perspective. Their disks present a striking view, while the moons around them perform dramatic dances across the lens of observers’ telescopes. This…
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Surveying Io’s Surface with the UNAGI Lander
Introduction: A New Path to Io’s Surface A recent study presented at the AIAA 2025 Regional Student Conference by Spartan Space Systems at San Jose State University proposes a bold idea for landing on Io, Jupiter’s highly active volcanic moon. The team introduces UNAGI, a lander concept designed to use Jupiter’s magnetic field as a…
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Astronomy Week Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025: Bucharest Skywatch
Overview for Bucharest: Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025 As the Sun sets around 18:53 in Bucharest, the night lengthens into a comfortable observing window. This week brings a lively mix of outer-planet drama and bright inner planets, with Saturn dominating the early-evening sky and Venus and Jupiter making dawn appearances. The Sun sits in Virgo through…
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Astronomical Week Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025: Bucharest Sky Guide
Overview: a week of autumn skies in Bucharest From September 29 to October 5, 2025, Bucharest offers clear opportunities to watch the planets unfold as autumn evenings lengthen. The Sun hums along in the constellation Virgo, a sign of seasonal change, and the Moon’s phase cycle provides a useful guide for planning your observations. The…
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Astronomical Week in Bucharest: Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025
Overview: A week of autumn skies in Bucharest The week of September 29 to October 5, 2025 offers clear autumn skies over Bucharest. The Sun stays in Virgo for most of autumn, setting at 18:53 this week, while nights grow longer from about 20:30 to roughly 08:48. This is a great window to watch planets,…