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An Early End for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory?

NASA budget constraints could wind down operations of the iconic Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

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Apps to Help You See the Solar Eclipse

For the April 8th eclipse, mobile apps offer everything from weather forecasts to local circumstances. Here's a review of eclipse apps that you might find useful on the big day.

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It's Showtime! April's Total Solar Eclipse Is Upon Us!

The much-anticipated April 8th total solar eclipse is finally here!

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What Will We See in the Sky During Totality?

Most of our time will be focused on Sun during the minutes of totality on April 8th, but consider tearing yourself away for a few seconds to put it all in context.

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Strong Magnetic Fields Swirl Near Milky Way’s Black Hole

Astronomers have detected twisted, orderly magnetic fields near the event horizon of Sagittarius A*.

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Partial: The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us

Whether the Sun will become a dented ball or an eerie crescent of fire, a celestial shadow show awaits you anywhere in North and Central America.

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Rethinking the Milky Way’s “Galactic Fountain”

The Milky Way recycles gas from dying stars to make new ones — but new observations show pristine gas also comes in from outside our galaxy.

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Chasing the Eclipse from the Air

A solar-imaging instrument will fly on a high-altitude aircraft to explore infrared emission from the Sun’s corona.

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 22 – 31

The full Moon goes through a penumbral eclipse. Comet Pons-Brooks nears its best viewing after dusk. As Mercury fades in the sunset, Jupiter becomes the only easy planet in the entire sky.

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Could We See a Solar Eruption on Eclipse Day?

Ejections of solar material are increasingly commonplace as the Sun’s activity ramps up. Here’s what to expect if an eruption occurs on eclipse day.

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Webb Telescope Measures Universe’s Expansion

Astronomers have used the Webb telescope to observe Cepheid variable stars, ruling out one source of the prevailing "Hubble tension.”

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Giant Ancient Volcano Discovered on Mars

Scientists have identified a colossal volcano on Mars using satellite imagery. It was undetected for decades due to extensive erosion.

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¿QUÉ TIEMPO HARÁ EL DÍA DEL ECLIPSE SOLAR TOTAL?

El experto en meteorología de eclipses, Jay Anderson, comparte los pronósticos a largo plazo para el día del eclipse, así como instrucciones sobre cómo consultar las previsiones del tiempo a medida que el 8 de abril se acerque.

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The Stars of the Carina Constellation

Get to know the stars of Carina constellation — and learn how to spot the False Cross instead of being fooled by it!

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 15 – 24

Mercury emerges in the sunset, far lower right of brighter Jupiter. And don't just arc to Arcturus and speed to Spica — continue the curve to Corvus, cruise to Capella, and more.

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Activities for Kids Before and During the Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, is the perfect opportunity to get people of all ages interested in the wonder of eclipses through art and science. Here are some activities that anyone with even a passing interest can get involved in

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Webb Telescope Reveals Worlds in the Farthest Reaches of the Solar System

James Webb Space Telescope data on distant worlds confirm some solar system formation hypotheses and confuse others.

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What Will the Weather Be on the Day of the Total Solar Eclipse?

Eclipse weather expert Jay Anderson shares the long-range outlook for eclipse day as well as instructions on how to look at weather forecasts closer to April 8th.

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Is Betelgeuse Fading Again?

Betelgeuse has dipped nearly half a magnitude since late January. Could it be headed for another Great Dimming Event? We also take a look at this spring's "other" eclipse.

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Icy Impactor Might Explain the Formation of Mars’s Moons

In a new study, scientists suggest an impact with a giant icy object could explain the formation of Mars's moons, Phobos and Deimos.

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