Asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to threaten Earth, may instead target the moon, prompting scientists to rethink planetary defense strategies. A potential impact could create a spectacular meteor shower and pose risks to lunar missions.
The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile has released its first stunning images, revealing millions of stars and thousands of asteroids, promising to reshape our understanding of the universe.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images showcasing its powerful capabilities, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by capturing unprecedented data on celestial objects.
In a stunning Sotheby's auction, a piece of Mars fetched over $5.3 million. This rare Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, is one of only 400 known specimens on Earth, making it a cosmic collector's dream.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovered over 2,100 asteroids within its first ten hours of operation, aiming to map the Southern sky and unlock the mysteries of dark matter and energy.
NASA's DART mission successfully altered an asteroid's trajectory, but new research reveals unexpected behavior of debris, raising questions about future asteroid-deflection efforts.
Astronomers have identified a new interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, a massive and bright body that could reveal secrets about planet formation beyond our solar system. Find out its significance and what we can learn!
Astronomers have confirmed that the recently discovered object, now named 3I/ATLAS, is an interstellar comet speeding toward the Sun at an astonishing 130,000 mph! This intriguing visitor is set to provide invaluable insights into the mysteries of our universe.
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of I3/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our Solar System. This fast-moving cosmic object offers exciting insights into the origins of interstellar bodies and the mysteries of space.
An interstellar comet, dubbed A11pl3Z, is hurtling toward the inner solar system, first detected by NASA's ATLAS system. While it poses no threat to Earth, its approach offers a rare opportunity for astronomical study.
