Category: Astronomy
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How old are the planets?
Astronomy The article from Astronomy.com explores the challenges of determining the precise ages of planets in our solar system. While scientists have accurately dated the solar system to about 4.54 billion years old using radiometric dating techniques, pinpointing the ages of individual planets remains difficult. The formation sequence is believed to have started with gas…
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Bright Lights
The observatory estimates the fireball first became visible as it burned up over Europe at an altitude of 122 km.
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Things you need to hold on to
A tool bag containing essential equipment unintentionally slipped from their grasp and became an unexpected addition to Earth’s orbit
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Total solar eclipse is coming
the moon takes a cosmic bite out of the sun, plunging parts of North America into darkness for a brief, awe-inspiring moment
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Saturn’s Rings Disappearing?
Saturn’s rings are composed mainly of ice, rock, and dust particles trapped by the planet’s gravity. Some of these particles are as small as grains of sand, while others can be as large as houses or even mountains. Their exact age remains a subject of debate among astronomers, with theories proposing they are as old…
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The Taurid Meteor Shower
The upcoming week presents a unique opportunity for sky enthusiasts to witness the Taurid meteor shower if the skies remain clear. The Taurid meteors, known for their distinct characteristics, will grace the night sky during the first half of November.