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NASA Awards Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 Spacecraft Contract
on 2 July 2020 at 15:59
NASA has awarded the Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 (TSIS-2) Spacecraft contract to General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group of San Diego, California. […]
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Close Encounters in the Milky Way — and What They Mean for Planets
by Monica Young on 2 July 2020 at 12:00
New research shows stellar flybys are common in our galaxy’s crowded center. That could have both good and bad (but mostly bad) effects on growing planets. The post Close Encounters in the Milky Way — and What They Mean for Planets appeared first on Sky & Telescope. […]
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Anticipation Grows for Comets NEOWISE and Lemmon
by Bob King on 1 July 2020 at 17:12
Two comets spark excitement for the coming week — NEOWISE might reach naked-eye visibility at dawn, while Lemmon will be visible in binoculars at dusk. The post Anticipation Grows for Comets NEOWISE and Lemmon appeared first on Sky & Telescope. […]
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July 2020: Welcome Jupiter & Saturn
by Kelly Beatty on 1 July 2020 at 14:57
July’s 11-minute Sky Tour astronomy podcast describes what to see in the summer sky in a casual, engaging way that your whole family can enjoy. The post July 2020: Welcome Jupiter & Saturn appeared first on Sky & Telescope. […]
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Venus Passes in Front of the Solar Corona (VIDEO)
by The Editors of Sky & Telescope on 1 July 2020 at 13:00
Two astronomers captured the silhouette of Venus as it passed in front of the solar corona. The post Venus Passes in Front of the Solar Corona (VIDEO) appeared first on Sky & Telescope. […]