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Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomers explain what to expect
Dr. Nidia Morrell is the Resident Astronomer at Carnegie Science’s Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. Dr. Morrell's work in observational astronomy has been pivotal in uncovering the secrets of star formation and evolution, providing insights that are crucial for our understanding of events like so…
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How to keep your eyes safe during the total solar eclipse
Excitement for the April 8 total solar eclipse is reaching an all-time as the big day gets closer. While many have already acquired their eclipse glasses, it's important to know how to use them safely to avoid damaging your eyes.
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DFW businesses urged to plan for eclipse to avoid work absences
We're just days away from the total solar eclipse on April 8th, and as the big day gets closer, experts are urging businesses to make plans now to avoid employee absences.
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The 2024 total solar eclipse is almost here
We are only days away from the most anticipated celestial event of the year: the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th. This eclipse is going to be breathtaking, with an expected totality duration of 4 minutes and 27 seconds. That's nearly twice as long as the total eclipse of 2017. This eclipse …
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Here's why you shouldn't wait to get your solar eclipse glasses
The new year has officially kicked off, and we're getting closer and closer to the year's most anticipated celestial event: The 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse. As excitement for this once-in-a-lifetime event increases, it's important to ensure you're prepared to view the eclipse safely. Though …
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Celestial events to look forward to in 2024
The new year has officially kicked off, and 2024 is promising a number of celestial spectacles. From meteor showers to eclipses, the skies will be filled with a multitude of cosmic marvels for the next 12 months. Here are five of the top celestial events of 2024.
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Have your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft headed for Jupiter's moon Europa
NASA's 'Message In a Bottle' campaign will send thousands of names into deep space -and you now have the rare opportunity for your name to be included.
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Saturn leads the 'moon race,' becomes the first planet to have over 100 moons
Saturn is once again the leader of the 'moon race' after astronomers discovered 62 new moons. The planet's new grand total of moons recognized by the International Astronomical Union is now at 145. It is the first planet to have over 100 moons officially recognized.
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Hubble discovers stunning jellyfish galaxy 'swimming' through a sea of stars
Hubble recently captured a breathtaking image of JO206, a type of galaxy known as a 'jellyfish galaxy' located 700 million light-years away in the constellation Aquarius.
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Massive new supernova discovered in Pinwheel Galaxy; close enough to be seen through amateur telescopes
Telescopes around the world are aimed at the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) this week to get a glimpse of its latest breathtaking feature: a new supernova.
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