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VOV1 - Năm học mới đang đến. Thế nhưng những ngày này, tại một số đại lý, nhà sách nhỏ lẻ tư nhân, điểm phát hành sách tại Hà Nội xảy ra hiện tượng khan hiếm cục bộ sách giáo khoa trong chương trình giáo dục phổ thôngCó con trai vừa thi đỗ lớp 10 chuyên Lý tại Trường THPT chuyên Chu Văn An, anh Quang Vinh (phường Tây Hồ) cho biết, tranh thủ thời gian buổi chiều, anh chạy qua nhà sách để chuẩn bị cho con vào năm học mới. Danh sách 17 cuốn cần mua đã được chuẩn bị sẵn, nhưng không phải đầu sách nào cũng có. Sau khi tìm đến điểm bán thứ 3, anh mới mua được những cuốn còn thiếu: “Thiếu một số đầu sách thì tôi nhờ bên kia ghi hộ xong sang bên này mua là đủ hết rồi. Người ta vừa bảo mua nhanh không sắp hết. Không thì thực ra 10 ngày nữa mới có, nhưng mà lúc đấy các con vào học rồi.” Dù đã chủ động mua sách khá sớm, anh Vinh vẫn bất ngờ khi phải đi nhiều nơi mới có thể mua đủ theo danh mục của nhà trường.Đến một nhà sách trên đường Xã Đàn (phường Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám), chị Ngô Khánh Linh, giáo viên Ngữ văn một trường THPT trên địa bàn Hà Nội, cũng gặp tình trạng tương tự. Mục đích là tìm mua sách Ngữ văn lớp 11, 12 tập 1 nhưng chị Linh chỉ tìm được trên kệ một số vở bài tập của các môn Tin học, Giáo dục thể chất, Khoa học công nghệ. Theo chị, nếu tình trạng thiếu sách kéo dài, việc học tập của học sinh sẽ bị ảnh hưởng: “Nếu như học sinh không có sách thì không thể nào theo được phần mà giáo viên đang giảng dạy, về kiến thức trong bài học trên lớp, nhất là với môn văn, phải đọc văn bản nhiều. Học sinh không có sách thì giáo viên yêu cầu bạn gạch thông tin vào sách chẳng hạn. Nhưng mà 2 bạn chung 1 quyển sách thì bạn còn lại chỉ có ngồi nhìn thôi. Và bạn sẽ không tư duy được câu hỏi đang ở đâu và mình cần trả lời câu hỏi ấy như thế nào.”Nhiều đầu sách giáo khoa khan hiếm trong những ngày cận kề năm học mới

In this episode •      Shadow Day: the only total solar eclipse of 2026 crosses Arctic Russia, Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain today — the first total eclipse over western mainland Europe since 1999 (Spain's first since 1905, Iceland's since 1954). Max totality ~2 min 18 s. Reykjavík ~17:48 UT; northern Spain ~18:27–18:33 UT (Sun very low, ~4–10° up). Live via NASA, timeanddate and the Exploratorium. •      Where you are: North America gets an afternoon partial (Nova Scotia ~33%, N. Maine ~28%, Montreal ~18%, Boston ~16%, NYC ~9–10%, Toronto ~8%, DC ~10%; Fairbanks ~37% in the morning) — no totality anywhere on the continent, glasses on throughout. Europe outside the path sees a deep evening partial (London ~91%). Australia/SH: not visible directly — watch the streams (~1:30–6:00 am AEST Thu). •      Chasing the shadow: NASA's WB-57 jet flies the path at ~50,000 ft (~740 km/h), extending totality to nearly 3 minutes with four visible/IR cameras (SCIFI) to probe coronal heating, prominences and the solar wind (PI Amir Caspi, SwRI). The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (A. Des Jardins, Montana State) launches ~86 balloons from Iceland and Spain to measure atmospheric changes. •      A star-building magnetic field: ALMA captures the first direct high-resolution image of a twisted, toroidal magnetic field wrapped around a protostellar jet in NGC 1333 IRAS 4A (~960 ly, Perseus cloud), confirming a decades-old prediction of how young stars launch jets and shed spin — the same physics that scales up to black-hole jets (Ching et al., Nature Communications 2026; NSF NRAO/ALMA). •      Why worlds turn hellish: UC Riverside's Stephen Kane argues planetary rotation is an overlooked driver of climate and habitability — slow spin may help tip a world into a Venus-style runaway greenhouse. Measuring true spin is hard because winds can masquerade as rotation; ESA's PLATO (launch March 2027) could test the idea across hundreds of Venus-like planets (Astronomical Journal, accepted). •      Skywatch — both hemispheres: the Perseids peak overnight 12–13 Aug under a genuinely moonless sky (best midnight–dawn; NH-favoured). Southern Hemisphere: evening Venus (mag −4.4, just past dichotomy), the pre-dawn planet line-up, and Comet 10P/Tempel 2. ISO 12312-2 eye-safety line included.   Sources •      NASA Science — Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026; “NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse” •      timeanddate; Eclipsophile; NationalEclipse.com; azmth.space — path, contact times, magnitudes •      Astronomy.com; Forbes; CBS News — North American partial times & percentages •      Space.com; Smithsonian — WB-57 SCIFI campaign & Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project •      NSF NRAO / phys.org — Ching et al., “Unveiling dominant toroidal magnetic fields in a protostellar outflow,” Nature Communications (2026) •      UC Riverside (news.ucr.edu) / phys.org — S. Kane, planetary rotation & runaway greenhouse (Astronomical Journal, accepted) •      EarthSky; Astronomy.com — Perseid peak (moonless), Venus dichotomyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

VOV1 - Ngày 9/8, trong bối cảnh diễn biến thời tiết nắng nóng bất thường và những nguy cơ hỏa hoạn lan rộng khắp cả nước, giới chức Hy Lạp ban hành cảnh báo nhiều khu vực rộng lớn của nước này trong tình trạng báo động đỏ, yêu cầu người dân và du khách cẩn trọngCảnh báo cấp độ 4, mức độ rủi ro rất cao, chỉ thấp hơn một bậc so với tình trạng khẩn cấp màu đỏ, đã được ban hành ở nhiều khu vực và các đảo của Hy Lạp như Attica, Crete, một phần của Peloponnese và một số đảo Aegean.Bộ Khủng hoảng Khí hậu và Bảo vệ Dân sự kêu gọi người dân và du khách tránh các hoạt động có thể gây ra hỏa hoạn bao gồm đốt cỏ khô, cành cây hoặc các loại rác thải khác.Trong khi đó, ngày 9/8, lực lượng cứu hỏa, máy bay và trực thăng vẫn đang tiếp tục chiến đấu với hỏa hoạn sau khi ghi nhận một vụ cháy rừng bùng phát ở Koropi, Attica trong bối cảnh những đợt nắng nóng kéo dài nhiều ngày ở khu vực này.Trước đó, ngày 8/8, số liệu từ Đài quan sát Quốc gia Athens cho thấy hơn 44.500 ha đất đã bị thiêu rụi trong các vụ cháy rừng trên khắp vùng Attica của Hy Lạp từ ngày 31 tháng 7 đến ngày 4 tháng 8. Hy Lạp đang phải vật lộn với các vụ cháy rừng giữa những đợt nắng nóng kéo dài khắp châu Âu. Theo thống kê của Liên minh châu Âu, tổng cộng hơn 500.000 ha đã bị thiêu rụi trên toàn lục địa kể từ đầu năm. Dữ liệu từ Hệ thống Thông tin Cháy rừng Châu Âu cũng cho thấy tính đến ngày 6 tháng 8, đã có hơn 1.500 vụ cháy được phát hiện trên khắp châu Âu kể từ đầu năm nay./.Hải Đăng/VOV SÉCẢnh minh họa

# James Webb Space Telescope Update: New Uranus Moon, Cosmic Web Map & Dark Matter Discoveries **The Space Cowboy** rides back into the cosmic frontier with a jam-packed roundup of the James Webb Space Telescope's latest groundbreaking discoveries. In this episode, we explore how JWST continues to reshape our understanding of the universe—from our own solar system to the dawn of time itself. ## What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   Episode 545 of the Actual Astronomy podcast features hosts Chris and Shane discussing the observer's calendar and planetary visibility for August 2026. Throughout the month, skywatchers can track key planetary positions, including Venus in the morning sky and Jupiter rising around 3:00 AM. Notable astronomical highlights include the Perseid meteor shower, multiple lunar feature viewings, and a partial lunar eclipse accompanying the Full Moon on August 28th.   Planet Positions & Visibility: - Mercury: Very close to the Sun. Superior conjunction on the 27th. - Venus: In W, evening sky all month. - Mars: Rises at 3 AM in ENE. - Jupiter: Hidden behind the Sun at the start of Aug. Will rise around 5 AM by the end of month. - Saturn: Rises in E around midnight, transits around 5:00 AM, high in SSE at dawn.   Astronomical Events by Date: - August 2 - Mercury at greatest morning elongation (19° from Sun) - Comet 10P/Tempel 2visible at 2:25 AM - Image for when moon leaves in second week of Aug.   - August 3 - Lunar Feature (Mare Orientale) visible at 4:45 AM - Carbon star RS Cyg best in evening   - August 5 - Last Quarter Moon at 22:21 ***August 5 Falcon 9 Upper Stage lunar impact anyone?***   - August 9 - Mars 4° SW of crescent Moon before dawn. - Star cluster NGC 6791 well placed this evening   - August 10 - Moon at perigee - Wild Duck Cluster (M11) well placed this evening   - August 11 - Mercury 2° South of Moon, just before dawn. - Globular clusters M22 and M28 well placed this evening   - August 12 - New Moon at 13:37 — Partial solar eclipse for US east coast. - Perseid meteors (ZHR=100), late evening, but best seen after midnight   - August 16 - Venus 9° W of Moon   - August 19 - First Quarter Moon at 22:46 - Lunar feature Barrow Ray visible at 8:30 PM - Carbon star S Sct best in evening   - August 23 - Lunar feature Jeweled Handle visible at 12:00 AM - Carbon star V CrB best in evening   - August 26 - Crater Bailly visible at 10:00 PM - 57 Aql (colorful double star) visible   - August 28th - Full Moon: Occurs at 0:19. - Partial (96%) Lunar Eclipse - 9 Metis at Opposition: Visible at magnitude m = 9.3 The asteroid was discovered on April 25, 1848, by Irish astronomer Andrew Graham. It was his only asteroid discovery and holds historical significance as the only asteroid ever discovered from an observatory in Ireland (the Markree Observatory). Scientists believe 9 Metis has a cataclysmic history. It is highly dense and rich in metals, leading researchers to conclude that it is likely the core remnant of an ancient, much larger primordial asteroid. This parent body was completely destroyed and stripped of its outer crust by a colossal space collision billions of years ago.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

NGC 6397 seems like a pretty ordinary globular star cluster. It’s not especially big or bright, and nothing about its stars is going to strike anyone as odd. Yet it’s been an important astronomical laboratory. Among other things, it’s helped astronomers determine the age of the galaxy, and the minimum “weight” of a star. NGC 6397 is in the constellation Ara, the altar. It’s below the tail of Scorpius, the scorpion. That puts it so far south that it’s visible only from the southernmost United States. Hubble Space Telescope has monitored the cluster for decades. It contains several hundred thousand stars, packed into a ball only a few dozen light-years across. The Milky Way contains about 150 of these clusters, which are the galaxy’s oldest inhabitants. Over the decades, Hubble has monitored many of the cluster’s stars. The observations helped astronomers lock down the minimum mass for an object to shine as a true star – about eight percent the mass of the Sun. Another set of observations helped measure the cluster’s distance – just 7800 light-years – one of the closest of all globulars. That number is important for determining the cluster’s age – 13.4 billion years. That means that NGC 6397 – and its home galaxy, the Milky Way – took shape when the universe was just 400 million years old. Script by Damond Benningfield

Observación de cielo profundo realizada cerca de la luna nueva de julio con el Dobson de 250 mm f/6,3 y 1.600 mm de distancia focal. La noche presenta unas condiciones típicamente veraniegas: calor, un cielo algo turbulento y menos contrastado de lo deseable. Previendo que el Dobson de 40 cm no iba a poder aprovechar todo su potencial, decido sacar el telescopio de 25 cm, que aparece menos de lo que merece en estas sesiones y también tiene derecho a salir de vez en cuando a pastar fotones. El recorrido transcurre principalmente por las regiones de la Vía Láctea del Cisne, Vulpecula y Cefeo. En lugar de acudir a los grandes objetos que suelen concentrar toda la atención, la propuesta consiste en detenerse ante cúmulos abiertos y nebulosas planetarias menos visitados, además de levantar la vista del ocular para observar una enorme región oscura de nuestra galaxia. Objetos observados: ✨ NGC 6819 – Cúmulo abierto en el Cisne. Pequeño, rico y muy concentrado, a bajos aumentos puede recordar a un cúmulo globular antes de comenzar a resolverse en multitud de estrellas débiles. NGC 6818, la Pequeña Joya – Nebulosa planetaria en Sagitario. Un diminuto disco de elevado brillo superficial que admite aumentos y puede llegar a insinuar una estructura anular. ✨ NGC 6866, el Cúmulo del Ave Fragata – Cúmulo abierto en el Cisne. Una concentración inicialmente nebulosa que se va desgranando poco a poco y en la que algunos observadores reconocen la figura de un ave con las alas extendidas. ✨ NGC 6940 – Cúmulo abierto en Vulpecula. Extenso, rico y lleno de cadenas, parejas y pequeñas agrupaciones que invitan a recorrer lentamente todo el campo. Saco de Carbón del Norte – Nebulosa oscura en el Cisne. Una gran acumulación de polvo interestelar que interrumpe visualmente la Vía Láctea y que se observa mejor apartando el ojo del telescopio. NGC 7008, la Nebulosa del Feto – Nebulosa planetaria en el Cisne. Irregular, moteada y con varias condensaciones y estrellas superpuestas que le proporcionan un aspecto especialmente complejo. NGC 7027, el Rectángulo Verde – Nebulosa planetaria en el Cisne. Muy pequeña, brillante y exigente con la estabilidad atmosférica; a altos aumentos puede revelar una forma alargada y aproximadamente rectangular. ✨ Trumpler 37 – Gran cúmulo abierto en Cefeo, asociado a la nebulosa IC 1396. Una agrupación joven, enorme y poco concentrada cuyos límites se confunden con el fondo estelar de la Vía Láctea. El episodio terminó siendo más largo de lo previsto. La localización de los objetos apenas consumió tiempo y disponer de la información preparada en la tableta permitió dedicar bastantes minutos a observar y comentar cada uno de ellos. La comodidad durante la locución no se correspondió con la postura ante el telescopio. La silla-escalera que utilizo con el Dobson de 40 cm apenas resulta útil con el de 25, así que buena parte de la noche transcurrió doblando el lomo de mala manera. Otra cuestión pendiente de resolver, porque la comodidad al ocular influye directamente en el tiempo y la calidad de la observación. Antes de recoger todavía quedaron unos minutos para Saturno, que comenzaba a ganar una altura razonable sobre el horizonte. Una noche sin grandes clásicos, sin condiciones perfectas y sin heroicidades, pero con suficientes objetos interesantes como para recordar que, en regiones tan ricas como el Cisne, siempre merece la pena mirar un poco más allá. Enlaces y formas de contacto: https://linktr.ee/luces_x

"BẠN KHÔNG THỂ VƯƠN TỚI SỰ VĨ ĐẠI BẰNG CÁCH THU MÌNH LẠI." - Tom PetersĐỪNG TỰ HÀO VÌ DOANH NGHIỆP CỦA BẠN CHI ÍTTui thấy nhiều chủ doanh nghiệp có một niềm tự hào:“Công ty anh vận hành gọn lắm.”“Bên anh không tốn nhiều chi phí.”“Anh tiết kiệm dữ lắm.”Nghe rất êm tai hén?Nhưng có một câu hỏi quan trọng hơn:Tiền anh tiết kiệm được… có giúp công ty kiếm thêm tiền không?Vì trên đời này, có những doanh nghiệp không chết vì xài sang.Mà chết vì… tiết kiệm lãng nhách.Tui ví dụ.Một anh chủ quán cà phê nghĩ:“Tuyển nhân viên part-time rẻ bèo thôi, đỡ tốn.”Ừ thì rẻ.Nhưng nhân viên yếu kém -> phục vụ chậm, mặt chằm dằm -> khách chê, không thèm quay lại.Mỗi tháng trên sổ sách anh bớt được 5 triệu tiền lương.Nhưng thực tế anh mất đứt 50 triệu doanh thu.Vậy là anh đang tiết kiệm, hay anh đang tự phá chén cơm của chính mình?Cái này trong kinh doanh có thuật ngữ gọi là Vòng Lặp Tử Thần (Death Spiral).Doanh thu tụt -> hoảng -> lại cắt bớt chi phí -> trải nghiệm giảm -> doanh thu rớt tiếp.Game over.Thiệt ra tui có đọc một cái nghiên cứu của Harvard Business Review (HBR).4.700 công ty qua 3 đợt suy thoái kinh tế:Những doanh nghiệp suốt ngày chăm chăm vô việc cắt giảm chi phí, tỷ lệ vực dậy chỉ có vỏn vẹn 11%.Trong khi những công ty biết tối ưu nhưng vẫn "bạo chi" đập tiền vào R&D, truyền thông và trải nghiệm khách hàng thì bứt phá tới 37%.Starbucks năm 2008:Kinh tế suy thoái, doanh số giảm mạnh.Ban quản trị gào thét đòi gọt chi phí nguyên liệu, bớt nhân sự.Nhưng sếp Howard Schultz làm gì?Chơi lớn.Ông ra lệnh đóng cửa cái rụp 7.100 cửa hàng ở Mỹ trong 3 tiếng rưỡi chỉ để dạy lại 135.000 nhân viên cách rót một ly Espresso đàng hoàng.Tốn kém bao nhiêu?Bay mớ doanh thu khủng ngay ngày hôm đó, cộng thêm 30 triệu đô để xốc lại tinh thần quân cán.Người ta chửi ổng điên.Nhưng kết quả?Chất lượng quay lại. Khách hàng quay lại. Starbucks sống và cổ phiếu tăng phi mã cả thập kỷ sau đó.Như một báo cáo của McKinsey từng chỉ ra:Những doanh nghiệp dẫn đầu không phải là doanh nghiệp có chi phí thấp nhất.Mà là doanh nghiệp phân bổ nguồn lực khôn ngoan nhất.Tui thì tui hay chia ra 2 loại chi phí vầy để dễ quyết: 1. Chi phí tiêu hao   -> Chi tiền nhưng không sinh ra thêm được miếng giá trị nào.Ví dụ: - Làm cái văn phòng cho sang chảnh rần rần mà khách chả thèm quan tâm - Chạy quảng cáo mù mờ không đo lường được - Quy trình rườm rà, lãng phí nguyên liệuCái này? Cắt. Cắt mạnh. 2. Chi phí đầu tư   -> Bỏ tiền ra hôm nay để mua năng lực ngày mai.Ví dụ: - Trả lương cao để hốt người giỏi hơn - Đào tạo đội ngũ - Xây hệ thống dữ liệu (Data) - Nâng cấp trải nghiệm khách hàngCái này không những không được cắt, mà đôi khi còn phải gồng lên mà chi.Nhiều chủ doanh nghiệp nhỏ hay mang cái tâm lý:“Đợi có tiền rồi mới đầu tư.”Mà nghịch lý ở chỗ…Nhiều khi sự thật là: Không đầu tư nên mãi không có tiền.Nên bài toán rà soát ngân sách tháng này, đừng hỏi:“Làm sao để mình chi ít nhất?”Mà hãy hỏi:“Mỗi 1 đồng tui chi ra, nó đang kéo về cho tui bao nhiêu đồng giá trị?”Vì doanh nghiệp nghèo không phải vì họ chi nhiều.Doanh nghiệp nghèo vì họ không biết chi ra sao cho không phí.Để trò chuyện sâu hơn, mời mọi người lắng nghe tập podcast của Tùng BT cùng cô giáo, “bà ngoại tài chính” Thuý Tạ. Bên dưới nghen

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Dans une nouvelle étude publiée dans The Astrophysical Journal , une équipe d'astronomes de Yale décrit une galaxie naine située à 45 millions d'années-lumière de la Terre, appelée NGC 1052-DF9 , qui est la troisième galaxie découverte dépourvue de matière noire, après ses galaxies voisines DF2 et DF4. Ces trois petites galaxies semblent s'être formées par le même mécanisme de séparation du gaz et de la matière noire. Source Une troisième galaxie dépourvue de matière noire le long d'une traînée de galaxies dans le champ NGC 1052Michael A. Keim et al.The Astrophysical Journal volume 1004 (16 juin 2026)https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ae6b8d Illustrations DF9 dans son environnement ( Keim et al.) Illustration du processus qui pourrait être à l'origines des galaxies sans matière noire (Nature)

Noticias de Astronomía y Exploración del Espacio – MAYO 26, 2026. En este programa presentamos, comentamos y explicamos dos o tres noticias astronómicas y de exploración del espacio que fueron dadas a conocer en la semana, y que nos parecieron de particular relevancia e interés. Además, Pablo Lonnie Pacheco, de “Cielos Despejados,” nos presenta sus efemérides astronómicas. Esta semana: + 0) Peculiar galaxia lenticular NGC 1266 observada por el HST. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-hubble-reveals-rare-galaxy-million.html + 1) La super luminosa supernova 2017egm. https://www.sci.news/astronomy/fermi-superluminous-supernovae-14784.html https://phys.org/news/2026-05-nasa-fermi-glimpses-power-source.html https://science.nasa.gov/missions/fermi/nasas-fermi-glimpses-power-source-of-supercharged-supernovae/ https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2026/05/aa58547-25/aa58547-25.html + 2) Posible colisión de la Vía Láctea temprano en su formación y los efectos en el disco. https://www.sci.news/astronomy/gaia-sausage-enceladus-merger-14782.html https://phys.org/news/2026-05-galactic-collision-reset-milky-disk.html https://web.ub.edu/en/web/actualitat/w/galactic-collision-milky-way https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/548/4/staf2154/8667673?login=false  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEZu3pXAFWY Hosted by Fraser Cain. From Jan 31, 2020. In 2006, astronomers spotted the telltale sign of a supernova detonating in the galaxy NGC 1260, located about 240 million light-years away in the constellation of Perseus. As telescopes around the world turned their collective light-gathering power on the expanding explosion designated as SN 2006gy, they realized they were seeing something very unusual.   This clearly wasn't a regular supernova. It grew to be 100 times brighter than the typical stellar explosion and lasted much much longer.   More than a decade after that cosmic explosion, astronomers finally think they know what series of events led to the release of this much energy, now called a superluminous supernova. A red giant ate a white dwarf. An event so rare it probably accounts for only 1 in 1,000 supernovae!   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Noticias de Astronomía y Exploración del Espacio – MAYO 12, 2026. En este programa presentamos, comentamos y explicamos dos o tres noticias astronómicas y de exploración del espacio que fueron dadas a conocer en la semana, y que nos parecieron de particular relevancia e interés. Además, Pablo Lonnie Pacheco, de “Cielos Despejados,” nos presenta sus efemérides astronómicas. Esta semana: + 0) NGC 3137: Una galaxia espiral cercana. https://www.sci.news/astronomy/hubble-spiral-galaxy-ngc-3137-14735.html + 1) Nuevo objeto transneptuniano con una leve atmósfera. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/pluto-like-object-has-an-atmosphere/ https://www.sci.news/astronomy/trans-neptunian-object-atmosphere-14740.html https://phys.org/news/2026-05-tiny-world-neptune-atmosphere-shouldnt.html https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/news/science/2026/20260505-prc.html https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02846-1 https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.02243 + 2) Nebulosas con mayor masa producen cúmulos de estrellas más rápido. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-webb-hubble-massive-star-clusters.html https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Webb/Webb_Hubble_find_massive_star_clusters_emerge_faster https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02857-y  

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   Observer's Calendar for May 2026 on Episode 533 of the Actual Astronomy podcast. I'm Chris and joining me is Shane. We are amateur astronomers who love looking up at the night sky and this podcast is for everyone who enjoys going out under the stars. — David Nagler Question show reminder.    2 Full Moons! May 1 - Full Moon — Carbon Star RY Mon best in evening May 2 - Alpha CVn Colourful Double May 3 - Antares 0.5-degrees N of Moon May 4 - Carbon Star X CnC best in evening May 6 - Eta Aquaria Meteors best in predawn skies but 3/4 Moon interferes May 7 - Markarian's Chain well placed  Key Details of Markarian's Chain: Location: Situated in the constellation Virgo, between the stars Denebola and Vindemiatrix, part of the larger Virgo Cluster. Key Members: The chain is anchored by the large elliptical galaxies M84 and M86. Other notable members include NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC 4461, NGC 4458, and NGC 4438. Observation: The brightest members are visible in small telescopes, but it is a popular target for astrophotography in the spring, often requiring a wide field of view to capture the entire string. Interaction: While some galaxies are randomly aligned, at least seven members share a common physical motion. The pair NGC 4438 and NGC 4435, known as "The Eyes," are actively interacting and distorting one another. May 8 - 2 Shadows on Jupiter Ganymede & Europa 8:44pm EDT Eastern North America May 9 - Last Quarter Moon — NGC 4147 well placed May 10 - Lunar Curtis X visible May 11 - NGC 4038/4039 well placed Key Facts About NGC 4038/4039: Location: Constellation Corvus, the Crow. Distance: Generally estimated between and million light-years. Other Names: Caldwell 60/Caldwell 61, the Antennae Galaxies, NGC 4038/4039. Discovery: Found by William Herschel in 1785. Interaction Type: Colliding/Merging galaxies. Appearance: The collision produces long tidal tails of stars, gas, and dust resembling insect antennae May 12 - Mare Orientale May 13 - NGC 5634 well placed May 15 - Ganymede & Europa shadows visible on Jupiter 11:19 pm EDT May 16 - New Moon but Old crescent in east before Sunrise today. May 18 - Venus 3-degrees S of Moon May 19 - Long period star X Oph at max 11:30pm May 20 - Jupiter 3-degrees S of Moon - Not here May 22 - Ganymede & Europa shadows visible on Jupiter 11:54 PM EDT WEST Fav. May 23 - Callisto & Io discs visible on Jupiter 10:15pm May 25 - Lunar Straight Wall visible also Longomontanus Ray May 26 - Jewelled Handle This is a monthly lunar phenomenon occurring around the first quarter moon (approx. 10–11 days after new moon). It appears as a bright, illuminated arc formed by sunlight hitting the peaks of the Montes Jura mountain range, which separates the dark night side from the bright day side, making it look like a handle attached to the moon May 29 - Asteroid Amphitrite at opposition Mag. 9.5 29 Amphitrite is one of the largest S-type asteroids in the Main Belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Discovered on March 1, 1854, by Albert Marth, it was the only asteroid he ever found and is named after the Greek sea goddess Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon. May 30 - Asteroid Lutetia at Opposition Mag. 9.8 21 Lutetia is a large, irregularly shaped asteroid in the main asteroid belt, measuring approximately 120 kilometers along its longest axis. It is highly significant to astronomers as a "survivor" or planetesimal from the early formation of the Solar System, roughly 4.5 billion years ago. May 31 - 2nd Full Moon for May   Please subscribe and share the show with other stargazers you know and send us show ideas, observations and questions to actualastronomy@gmail.com   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Ce mois-ci, suivez Vénus qui traverse l'amas NGC 1746 dans le Taureau (le 8) et passe à moins de 1° de M35 dans les Gémeaux (le 20). La planète participe aussi à un beau tableau avec Jupiter et la Lune les 18,19 et 20 mai. Dans ce podcast, découvrez aussi deux objets du ciel profond, les chroniques et les coups de coeur de Cyril Birnbaum et Sébastien Fontaine, et Science Explo, une structure de culture scientifique en Savoie.Les éphémérides radio de Ciel & Espace sont présentées par David Fossé et réalisées par Nicolas Franco.Plus d'infos sur cieletespace.frHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 531. Just a reminder for people to write in with their questions for David Nagler. Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   Some binocular astronomy targets: - M40 - 9.6 Magnitude 1.7' This is a pair of faint stars located in Ursa Major. They are a tough find in binoculars, and you will be challenged to split them with binoculars. In telescopes, they appear to be an identical pair of stars and easy to split even at low power.   - M108 - 10th Mag. 4x1.7' - Edge on, rich in mottled detail This galaxy will appear as a thin streak of light in telescopes, there is a definite brightening towards the middle. M108 is a very tough object for the largest binoculars.   - M97 - Owl Nebula - 9.8 mag. 3.4x3.3' This planetary nebula in Ursa Major, also called the Owl nebula, appears as a fairly large, round, hazy patch of light in a telescope. It is in the same field of view as M108 at low to medium powers. Use averted vision to see the faint glow of the Owl nebula through binoculars. Lorde Ross drawing through his massive scope.   - M109 Theta like spiral - 9th mag. 11x4' This spiral galaxy in Ursa major appears as a small, oval patch of light. It can be found in the same field of view as Gamma UMa at low to medium power in a telescope. Use large binoculars under good conditions for a chance of seeing this one.   - M106 - large spiral 19x8', Mag. 8.4 This galaxy in Canes Venatici appears as an oval patch of light, larger than M109, with a fairly bright core. A tough, but possible binocular target.   - M95, 96 &105 10th magnitude galaxies in Leo M95 This galaxy appears as a faint round patch of light with a bright nucleus.  Look for M96 in the same low power telescope field as M95. Another round patch of light, slightly larger and brighter than M95, it too has a stellar core. M105  is a small elliptical galaxy, and can be found in the same low power field as M96. It look like a small fuzzy star. M105 has a close companion galaxy, NGC 3384, which is only slightly smaller and fainter than M105. To prevent confusion, M105 is the closer of the pair to M96. Not possible in binoculars, except maybe with averted "imagination".   - Leo Trio - 3 9th magnitude galaxies M65 A small, but relatively bright galaxy in Leo. It is an elongated oval patch of light with a bright stellar core. A tough, but possible binocular target.   - M66 A close companion galaxy to M65, it can be seen in the same low to medium power field as M65. M66 is another oval patch of light, brighter and slightly wider than M65. Another possible binocular target. While you are here be sure to look for the a thin streak of light which is the galaxy NGC 3628. It can be found north of M66 in the same low power telescope field as both M65 and M66.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 40 *Using archaeology to study the history of galaxies like the Milky Way Astronomers have for the first time used what they're calling galactic archaeology to trace the history of a galaxy beyond our own galaxy the Milky Way. *Europe reconnects with its lost Proba-3 spacecraft The European Space Agency has finally re-established contact with one of the spacecraft in its Proba 3 mission. *Using blue-green algae to grow food on Mars Scientists have used a cyanobacteria-based fertilizer could grow food in a simulated Mars environment. *The Science Report A new study warns that abstinence could affect sperm quality. Scientists recover ancient Pinot Noir grape pips almost 600 years old. New study shows many birds are boozing on the human equivalent of a beer every day. Skeptics guide to Age of Disclosure.     Our Guests This Week: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Dr. Lori Glaze acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate Carlos Garcia-Galan program executive in charge of NASA's Moon Base Project. Jasmin Plattner from ZARM -- the Center for Applied Space Technology and Microgravity ZARM research scientist Tiago Ramalho from the University of Bremen.   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

Astronomy Daily Season 5, Episode 80 — Friday, April 3, 2026  It's Day 2 of the Artemis II mission and the crew is on their way to the Moon after a perfect translunar injection burn. We've also got a comet about to face perihelion, a dark matter mystery deepening, stunning new JWST images, and the escalating fight over the future of our night skies.  In today's episode: 

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   This month in episode 528 we talk about 3 Comets, two of which may end up being very bright. We also touch on some colorful double and carbon stars. There are many spring spirals we help listeners find as well as the Lyrid Meteor shower. This month the Moon pairs with Spica, Antares and the planets and at mid-Month a very young moon is visible for some listeners.   Gamma Leonis - Colorful double star 02 - Full Moon - Spica and Moon less than 4° apart 03 - Morning Targets: - Mercury Greatest Elongation 28° from Sun in morning sky - Spring elongations are a disappointment for Mercury - Long Period Variable star max for R Serpentis 05 - Spot Sirius unaided eye before sunset this week. 88 Leonis colorful double star 06 and later - NGC 2903, large 9th mag. spiral in Leo M48 - 6th mag. open cluster well placed at the meridian Moon and Antares at dawn less than 4° apart 08 - NGC 3521 - well placed 9th magnitude spiral galaxy in S. Leo 09 - Carbon Star TU Geminorum is best 10 & later - Last Quarter Moon and Lunar X visible and 10th magnitude comet hanging out in Ursa Major Mid-April - Moon, Mercury, Neptune, Mars, Saturn all congregate in morning sky - they are LOW 17 - New AND ***** Very Young Moon visible 14.5hrs old for us here in Canada, 6th magnitude so a real challenge but west of us esp. West coast it'll be 17hrs old… that's very doable 18 - Venus and Moon under 5° apart 22 - Lyrid Meteors - ZHR 18 - best in pre-dawn skies 23 - Last quarter Moon & Hipparchus ray visible on Moon 24 - Mons Pico & Pico Beta (the "Brothers Pico") visible south of Plato Long period variable carbon star SS Vir @ 11:00 pm 25 - Moon occults Regulus this evening, 6:45pm for extreme S Canada & USA 25 - Eastern Mare 9:00 pm & Eyes of Clavius 9:00 pm 26 - Lunar Straight wall   Please subscribe and share the show with other stargazers you know and send us show ideas, observations and questions to actualastronomy@gmail.com   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

# SEO-Friendly Podcast Episode Description## James Webb Space Telescope's Latest Discoveries: Star Birth, Ancient Galaxies & Rotten Egg PlanetsJoin The Space Cowboy for an exciting journey through the latest James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discoveries from March 2024. This episode covers groundbreaking astronomical findings including the most distant galaxy ever observed, bizarre new exoplanets, and stunning nebula imagery.**Featured in this episode:**

A three-way tug-of-war isn’t a common sight – unless you look toward the constellation Leo. Three galaxies there are tugging at one another, producing some spectacular results. The galaxies are M65, M66, and NGC 3628 – the Leo Triplet. All three galaxies are about the same size as our home galaxy, the Milky Way. And each may resemble the Milky Way – a beautiful spiral with a long “bar” of stars across its middle. The triplets are close enough together that the gravity of each galaxy exerts a strong pull on the others. That’s given M66 a slightly “wonky” look. The galaxy’s core is a little off-center. Its spiral arms are loosely wound, and they aren’t symmetrical. And the arms are lined with knots of starbirth. Some of the stars in these regions are huge. Such a star burns out quickly, then explodes as a supernova. And since 1973, we’ve seen five supernovas in M66 – compared to zero in the Milky Way. We see NGC 3628 edge-on, so it’s hard to know its exact shape. What we do see is a lane of dark dust sandwiched between brighter layers. We also see a “tail” that’s 300,000 light-years long – three times the size of the galaxy itself. It’s a ribbon of stars pulled out by the other galaxies in their ongoing “tug-of-war.” Leo is in the east at nightfall. The triplet is to the upper right of Denebola, the star at the lion’s tail. It’s an easy target for a small telescope. Script by Damond Benningfield

# James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Cosmic Secrets: From Skull Nebulas to the Universe's First SupernovaJoin The Space Cowboy on a journey through the latest groundbreaking discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in this cosmic roundup episode. Explore stunning new infrared images of the "Exposed Cranium" planetary nebula (PMR 1), revealing the dramatic death throes of a star 5,000 light-years away. Discover how Webb's advanced instruments captured unprecedented views of NGC 5134, a nearby spiral galaxy 65 million light-years distant, helping scientists understand star formation cycles across the universe.Learn about Webb's confirmation of the **earliest known supernova** — a cosmic explosion from 13 billion years ago when the universe was just 730 million years old — and what it reveals about the first generation of stars. Dive into cutting-edge dark matter mapping that's creating the sharpest images yet of the invisible cosmic web shaping our universe.This episode also covers:- Chemical signatures of massive primordial stars that may have seeded the first supermassive black holes- Webb's pathfinder technology now on display at the Smithsonian- The ongoing mysteries of dark energy and the interstellar mediumPerfect for space enthusiasts, astronomy fans, and anyone curious about humanity's deepest look into the cosmos. The James Webb Space Telescope continues rewriting our understanding of the universe one discovery at a time.**Keywords:** James Webb Space Telescope, JWST discoveries, planetary nebula, earliest supernova, dark matter mapping, ancient stars, space exploration, NASA astronomy, cosmic evolution, infrared astronomy---*A Quiet Please Production | Subscribe for more cosmic discoveries*Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# SEO-Friendly Podcast Episode Description## The Space Cowboy's James Webb Space Telescope Roundup: Cosmic Discoveries from the Final FrontierJoin The Space Cowboy for an astronomical journey through the latest groundbreaking discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This episode explores cutting-edge space science with a Western twist, covering the most exciting cosmic revelations of 2026.**Featured in this episode:**

Episode 524. Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com This month we talk about another Comet, colorful doubles, Mira at maximum. We also have one of the brightest clusters in the skies, the Beehive, well placed while the Moon meets with Antares then Regulus.   End of Feb. beginning of March Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos 6th – 7th magnitude Mar 1 – Struve 1183 Monoceros – Colorful Double Mar 2 – Regulus .4° S of Moon Mar 3 – Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse for Western NA, 5:30am here in Regina. - 5 Lynx colorful double star Mar 5 – Zodiacal Light as we get into the new moon, seen in W after dark. Mar 7 – Long Period Variable Star Mira at Max - Carbon Star Y Hydra best, low in the south. Mar 8 – daylight saving time begins at 3am Mar 9  – M44 & M67 well placed this evening. Mar 10 – Antares 0.7° N of Moon Mar 11 – Last quarter Moon & Gegenschein high in S at midnight - Two shadows visible on Jupiter Mar 11/12th but below horizon for us - NGC 2683 well placed Mar 12 Lunar Curtis X visible - NGC 2775 well placed Mar 13 – M93 well placed Mar 14 – M46/M47 well placed - Comet 29P/Schwassman-Wachmann M=15? Mar 15 – Spot Capella unaided eye before sunset this week - NGC 2477 well placed Mar 18 – New Moon Mar 19 – Young Crescent Moon in west after sunset Mar 20 – Spring Equinox - Carbon Star V Ophiuchi best in pre-dawn Mar 21 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at opposition M=8.9: 20 Massalia is a stony asteroid and the parent body of the Massalia family located in the inner region of the asteroid belt, approximately 145 kilometers (90 miles) in diameter. Discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis on 19 September 1852, it was named for the Latin name of the French city of Marseille, from which the independent discover Jean Chacornac sighted it the following night. It was the first asteroid that was not assigned an iconic symbol by its discoverer. Mar 23 – Carbon star S Scuti best in pre-dawn Mar 25 – First Quarter Moon - Lunar X near crater Werner visible  - Lunar straight wall visible - Asteroid 15 Eunomia at opposition: 15 Eunomia is a very large asteroid located in the middle of the asteroid belt. It is the largest of the stony (S-type) asteroids and is estimated to contain approximately 1% of the total mass of the entire asteroid belt.  Key Facts and Discovery: - Discovery: It was discovered on July 29, 1851, by the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis. - Naming: Named after Eunomia, a Greek goddess (one of the Horae) who personifies order and law. - Classification: It is the largest member of the Eunomia family, a group of S-type asteroids that likely originated from the same parent body after a massive collision.  Mar 26 – Jupiter 4° S of Moon Mar 27 – Longomontanus Ray visible on moon - Iota Cancri colorful double star, named Yuyu on Feb 22, 2026! Mar 28 – Jeweled Handle Visible on Moon Mar 29 – Regulus 4° S of Moon   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Welcome back to Astronomy Daily! In S05E55, Anna and Avery explore six fascinating stories from across the cosmos — from auroras on Jupiter's largest moon to the latest JWST galaxy reveal, a breakthrough solar storm warning system, a beautiful combined nebula image, Japan's ongoing rocket struggles, and Europe's ambitious plans for orbital repair robots.   Stories This Episode 1. Ganymede's Auroras Mirror Earth's Northern Lights Scientists using data from NASA's Juno spacecraft have revealed that Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede has fragmented, patch-like auroras remarkably similar to those seen on Earth. The research, led by the University of Liège and published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, suggests that the fundamental physical processes generating auroras may be universal across magnetised bodies in the solar system. Ganymede is the only moon known to have its own intrinsic magnetic field. 2. New Solar Superflare Forecasting System An international team has developed the first system capable of predicting when and where extreme solar storms are likely to occur, with up to a year's advance warning. By analysing 50 years of X-ray data, researchers identified a 1.7-year and a 7-year solar cycle whose alignment predicts high-risk periods. The current window (mid-2025 to mid-2026) is flagged as elevated danger. Published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. 3. Cat's Eye Nebula — Euclid and Hubble Combined NASA and ESA have combined imagery from the Euclid and Hubble space telescopes to produce a breathtaking new composite view of the Cat's Eye Nebula — the glowing remnant of a dying star about 3,000 light-years away in Draco. The image showcases the nebula's complex layered shells and intricate inner structure in unprecedented detail. 4. JWST Reveals Spiral Galaxy NGC 5134 The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning infrared portrait of NGC 5134, a barred spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away. Webb's infrared capability pierces through galactic dust to reveal glowing stellar nurseries and the full cycle of star birth and evolution playing out across the galaxy's spiral arms. 5. Japan's Kairos Rocket — Safety Abort on Third Attempt Space One's Kairos No. 3 rocket was aborted just 30 seconds before liftoff on March 4 when a safety monitoring system detected unstable positioning satellite signals. Following two failed launches in 2024 and multiple weather scrubs this week, the company has yet to set a new launch date. The window remains open until March 25. A successful launch would mark the first orbital success for a fully private Japanese rocket. 6. Europe's Orbital Repair Robots European companies led by Thales Alenia Space are developing robotic satellites capable of refuelling, repairing and repositioning spacecraft in orbit. A demonstration mission is planned for 2028. With nearly 15,000 operational satellites now in orbit — most never designed to be serviced — the in-orbit servicing market could transform how we manage space infrastructure. Regulatory questions around liability remain unresolved.   Links & Further Reading Full show notes, images and source links: astronomydaily.io Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | All podcast platforms Watch on: YouTube — Astronomy Daily Follow us: @AstroDailyPod on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

pWotD Episode 3227: March 2026 lunar eclipse Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 202,721 views on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 our article of the day is March 2026 lunar eclipse.A total lunar eclipse occurred at the Moon’s descending node of orbit on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with an umbral magnitude of 1.1507. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon's near side entirely passes into the Earth's umbral shadow. Unlike a solar eclipse, which can only be viewed from a relatively small area of the world, a lunar eclipse may be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth. A total lunar eclipse can last up to nearly two hours, while a total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any given place, because the Moon's shadow is smaller. The Moon's apparent diameter was near the average, as it occured 6.7 days after perigee (on February 24, 2026, at 18:15 UTC) and 6.9 days before apogee (on March 10, 2026, at 09:45 UTC).This lunar eclipse was the third of an almost tetrad, with the others being on March 14, 2025 (total); September 8, 2025 (total); and August 28, 2026 (partial).During the eclipse, the Moon occulted NGC 3423 over North America. Deep-sky objects are rarely occulted during a total eclipse from any given spot on Earth. This eclipse fell on the Lantern Festival, the first since February 11, 2017.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 18:08 UTC on Thursday, 5 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see March 2026 lunar eclipse on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

NGC 2639 may look like an ordinary spiral galaxy, but it contains an active galactic nucleus with jets of gas that have emerged from that nucleus in four different directions, which is, to use the technical term, quite weird.

Family members don’t always stay close together – they can be separated by thousands of miles. But one member of the Milky Way Galaxy’s family takes the separation to extremes. It’s 300,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy – one of the most distant residents of the Milky Way yet seen. NGC 2419 is a globular cluster – a group of about a million stars. They form a dense ball a few hundred light-years across. Any star near the middle of the cluster would have thousands of neighbors within a few light-years. Compare that to our own neighborhood – only three stars reside less than five light-years from the Sun. NGC 2419 is one of the Milky Way’s oldest family members. The cluster was born more than 12 billion years ago – not long after the galaxy itself. All of its big, bright stars burned out long ago. So almost all of the remaining stars are much less massive than the Sun. The cluster follows a highly stretched-out orbit around the center of the Milky Way. That’s led to suggestions that it was born elsewhere, then captured by the Milky Way. But there’s no confirmation of that idea. So NGC 2419 is still considered a far-away relative of the rest of the Milky Way. The cluster is in the uber-faint constellation Lynx, which is in the east-northeast at nightfall. NGC 2419 is an easy target for just about any telescope. Script by Damond Benningfield

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com This month we talk about the Moon occulting Regulus, Saturn and Neptune pairing up while Mercury is visible in the evening sky and occulted by the Moon for some. The Zodiacal light also becomes visible in February and we give you the details on seeing lunar features and some of the best Deep Sky objects plus the Carbon and Double Stars to see at this month.   Feb 1 - Full Moon - 26 Aur Coulorful Double Feb 2 - Regulus occulted by Moon for Most NA 8:50pm EST Feb 3 - Zodiacal Light becomes visible this month in W evening skies when Moon isn't in sky. Feb 6 - Carbon Star W Orion best this evening Feb 7 h3945 CMa, a Colorful Double well placed Feb 9th Last Quarter Moon - Gegenschein high in S at midnight for next 2 weeks      NGC 1502 Well placed at the end of Kemble's Cascade Feb 10th - Antares 0.7 degrees N of Moon - Not here in NA! - Lunar Curtis X visible Feb 17 - New Moon / Young Crescent Moon visible in W after Sunset - Annular Eclipse…for Antarctica Feb 18 - Venus 1.7 degrees S of Moon and Mercury .1 degrees N of Moon, Occultation for S USA. Feb 19 - Mercury at greatest Elongation 18-degrees from Sun in evening sky.  Feb 23 - Hipparchus Ray - 20 Gem Colorful double star - Carbon Star UU Aur best Feb 24 First Quarter Moon & PLEIADES - Magnus Ray visible and Mons Pico & Beta Feb 25th - Lunar Straight Wall Visible - 38 Gem colorful Double Feb 26th - Mercury 5-degrees N of Venus Feb 27th - Jupiter 4-degrees S of Moon - Not here - NGC 2403, NGC 2392 & NGC 2237 Well Placed Feb 15 - Saturn .9 degrees S of Neptune - NGC 2362 Well placed this evening   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Ste že kdaj pili kavo po slamici? Dišeča skodelica kave je na Zemlji nekaj povsem vsakdanjega, v vesolju pa se izkaže za presenetljivo zapleten izziv. V breztežnosti se tekočine namreč obnašajo po svoje, njihova dinamika pa je prava pustolovščina. Matevž Dular s Fakultete za strojništvo v Ljubljani nama je razložil, kako v vesolju varno črpajo gorivo v raketne motorje in omejujejo škodo, ki jo pri tem povzročajo nevarni mehurčki. Opisal pa je tudi eksperiment, v katerem so s študenti na paraboličnem poletu pripravljali vesoljsko majonezo.Hvala vsem, ki podkast podpirate na ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/temnastranlune⁠!—Zapiski epizode |Matevž DularProjekt CAVE0g, ekipa, Esin članekParabolični poletNovice |Artemis II Izstrelitvena ploščad z raketo SLS v živoOpis instrumenta WEAVENovičnik astronoma Phila PlaitaZnanstveni članek Wesson et al. 2006 - WEAVE imaging spectroscopy of NGC 6720: an iron bar in the RingOpazovanja:(knjiga) G. Cannat,⁠⁠⁠ “Glej jih, zvezde! Najlepši prizori na nebu v letu 2025”⁠⁠⁠Preleti Mednarodne vesoljske postaje:⁠ ⁠⁠na spletni strani Vesolje.net⁠⁠⁠, na spletni strani⁠ ⁠⁠Heavens-Above⁠⁠⁠Vesoljsko vreme na Space Weather.comSeverni sij (stran v slovenščini): https://severnisij.si/Kometi: stran Observatorija Črni Vrh o opazovanju kometovAplikacije za telefon: Stellarium, SkySafari, SkyPortal, Aurora (za polarni sij)Planetarij na računalniku: Stellarium----Logo: (predelan) posnetek Lune, avtorstvo NASA's⁠ Scientific Visualization Studio⁠Zvočni intermezzo: ⁠NASA/Hubble/SYSTEM Sounds (Matt Russo, Andrew Santaguida)⁠Glasba: Peli (⁠Opravičujemo se za vse nevšečnosti⁠)Podkast Portala v vesolje: Povezava na Spotify, avtor: Jure JapeljPodkast Temna stran Lune je del mreže aktivnosti Zavoda Cosmolab: https://www.cosmolab.si

Onlangs werd een "metalen balk" in de beroemde Ringnevel M57 in sterrenbeeld de Lier waargenomen. Wat moeten we daar nou weer van denken?Messier challenge:https://britastro.org/section_information_/observing-challenges/the-messier-challengeAstronomers Spot Surprising Iron ‘Bar' at Heart of Ring Nebula:https://www.sci.news/astronomy/iron-bar-ring-nebula-14488.htmlWEAVE imaging spectroscopy of NGC 6720: an iron bar in the Ring:https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/546/1/staf2139/8425243?login=falseWEAVE:https://www.ing.iac.es/astronomy/instruments/weave/weaveinst.htmlDe Zimmerman en Space podcast is gelicenseerd onder een Creative Commons CC0 1.0 licentie.http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 29 Episode 1In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into extraordinary cosmic phenomena and the ongoing exploration of our solar system.Cosmic Matter Ejected at 20% the Speed of LightAstronomers have made a groundbreaking observation of matter being ejected from a supermassive black hole at the center of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 3783, located 135 million light years away. This matter, propelled at an astonishing 20% the speed of light, challenges previously held notions about how such superluminal jets are powered. The findings suggest that a sudden change in the magnetic field, rather than radiation, may be responsible for this high-speed outburst, providing new insights into the mechanisms of black hole dynamics and their impact on galactic evolution.Wind-Sculpted Landscapes on MarsNASA's Perseverance Rover continues its exploration of Mars, focusing on megaripples—large sand formations shaped by wind. These megaripples, some reaching up to 2 meters in height, offer scientists a unique opportunity to study current Martian atmospheric processes. As the rover investigates the Honeyguide region, researchers hope to gain insights into the planet's wind patterns and surface chemistry, which will be crucial for future human missions to Mars.Potential Ocean Beneath Uranus's Moon ArielNew research suggests that Uranus's moon Ariel may harbor a vast subsurface ocean, potentially more than 170 kilometers deep. This discovery, reported in the journal Icarus, highlights Ariel's unique geological features and raises questions about its past interior structure and orbital dynamics. The study indicates that understanding Ariel's ocean could provide crucial context for the moon's surface fractures and cryovolcanic activity, emphasizing the need for future missions to the Uranian system to confirm these findings.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstronomy and AstrophysicsIcarusNASA ReportsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.(00:00:00) This is Space Time Series 29, Episode 1 for broadcast on 2 January 2026(00:00:47) Cosmic matter ejected from supermassive black hole(00:12:30) Perseverance Rover studies wind-sculpted megaripples on Mars(00:20:10) Evidence of a subsurface ocean beneath Uranus's moon Ariel(00:25:00) Skywatch: January night sky highlights and celestial events

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com This month in episode 516 we talk about the many things to see in the night sky including, carbon stars, double stars, 24P Schaumasse is a Comet that just cracks 8th magnitude making it visible in binoculars. We also detail how people can explore Jupiter through a telescope followed by many NGC and Messier Objects you can see in the winter sky.   Jan 1 - Struve 627 in Orion Colorful Double Star  Primary Star (A component): Yellow, golden-yellow, pale orange, or sometimes just white. Companion Star (B component): Bluish, blue-green, lilac, or pale green. Jan 2 - 40 Harmonia at opposition a large S-type (silicate) asteroid located in the inner region of the Main Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.  Discovery: It was discovered on March 31, 1856, by German-French astronomer Hermann Goldschmidt. Naming: It is named after Harmonia, the Greek goddess of harmony and peace, to mark the end of the Crimean War. Size: It has a mean diameter of approximately 111.3 kilometers (69.1 miles), making it larger than 99% of all known asteroids. Orbit: Harmonia orbits the Sun every 3.42 years (approx. 1,250 days) with a relatively low eccentricity of 0.046, meaning its path is nearly circular. Rotation: It completes one full rotation on its axis every 8.91 hours Jan 3 - Full Moon  - Quadrantid Meteors ZHR = 120 in Evening for NA observers - Moon interferes They are named after Quadrans Muralis, a 19th-century constellation that is no longer officially recognized. Constellation Origin: Lalande created the constellation to honor the mural quadrant, a large wall-mounted scientific instrument he and his nephew used at the observatory of l'École Militaire in Paris to measure star positions. Location: It was situated in the northern sky between the modern constellations of Boötes, Draco, and Hercules, near the "handle" of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major). Decline: In 1922, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) omitted Quadrans Muralis when it formalized the official list of 88 modern constellations, reassigning its stars to neighboring constellations Jan 5 - Sig Orionis colorful double star Sigma Orionis AB: This is the brightest component of the system and is a very close binary that appears as one star in most amateur telescopes. It is actually a triple system itself (Aa, Ab, and B). The primary stars (Aa and Ab) are highly massive, very hot blue stars that orbit each other every 143 days. The outer component (B) orbits the inner pair every 157 years. Sigma Orionis C, D, and E: These are additional companion stars that are farther from the AB pair and can be observed with small-to-medium sized telescopes, making the system appear as a beautiful quartet or quintuple system. Component D is magnitude 6.62 and is about 13 arcseconds from the AB pair. Component E is magnitude 6.66 and is approximately 41 arcseconds away. This star is notable as the prototype of the rare "helium-rich" stars.  Jan 6 - Regulus 0.5-degrees South of Moon Jan 8 - 24P Schaumasse Comet just cracks 8th magnitude, at Mag. 7.9 it is firmly a Bino comet Jan 10 - Last Quarter - Jupiter at Opposition - mag. -2.5, 46 arc seconds in Gemini GRS looks nice and Orange/Red NEB and SEB are prominent How to best observe? Powers/Filters/Bino viewers Book rec. Jupiter and How to Observe It by John McAnally - NGC 1851 well placed but I'd need to dig a trench to see it - Carbon Star RV Monoceros  Jan 11 -Follow Arcturus into daylight this week - M79, M42, M43, M78 well placed Jan 12 - Lunar Curtis X visible Jan 14 - Antares 0.6-degrees N of Moon - not for us - NGC's 1807 and 1817 well placed Jan 15 - NGC 1514 well placed Jan 17 - NGC 2169 well placed Jan 18 - New Moon Jan 23 Saturn, Neptune 4-degrees S of Moon - 44 Nysa at Opposition M=8.8 Largest and brightest of Nysian Family of Asteroids It was discovered by Hermann Goldschmidt on May 27, 1857, and named after the mythical land of Nysa in Greek mythology - M3, M5 well placed Jan 26 - First quarter - Lunar Straight Wall - Eyes of Clavius Jan 28 - Jeweled Handle on Moon Jan 31 - Jupiter 4-degrees S of Moon - Crater Baily We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! 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# Space Exploration Reaches New Frontiers: Latest James Webb Space Telescope DiscoveriesIn this captivating episode of The Space Cowboy podcast, journey through the cosmos as we explore groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. From colliding galaxies captured in stunning detail to a bizarre exoplanet with diamond-filled skies, this episode highlights how our understanding of the universe continues to evolve.## Episode Highlights:- **Galactic Collision**: Witness the breathtaking dance between spiral galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163, revealed through the combined power of James Webb and Chandra X-ray observatories- **Diamond Planet Mystery**: Discover the peculiar exoplanet PSR J2322-2650 b orbiting a pulsar with an atmosphere of helium, carbon, and diamond clouds that challenges current planetary formation theories- **Potential Alien Life**: Learn about K2-18 b, a sub-Neptune exoplanet showing evidence of biosignature gases potentially linked to oceanic life- **Exotic Atmospheres**: Explore hot Jupiters with massive helium tails and rocky worlds with unexpected atmospheric compositionsThis episode demonstrates how the James Webb Space Telescope continues to revolutionize astronomy since its 2021 launch, providing unprecedented views of cosmic phenomena and expanding our knowledge of planetary systems beyond our solar system.Join The Space Cowboy for this fascinating journey through recent astronomical discoveries that are reshaping our understanding of the universe and our place within it.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

MDA Space has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. SpaceX launched the NROL-77 mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida yesterday. China set a new record, launching three rockets in less than 19 hours, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading MDA Space Signs Strategic Partnership With The Department Of National Defence And Telesat To Deliver Military Satellite Communications Launches - NROL-77 China breaks record with 3 Long March rocket launches in 19-hour stretch-  Space Chinese astronauts install debris protection aboard space station- Reuters Federal Register Space Modernization for the 21st Century ESA - Artist's impression of the flaring, windy black hole in NGC 3783 (portrait) Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss whether the ANC can really renew itself as its NGC continues. The listeners also answer as to whether or not they miss the Madlanga Commission after its adjournment last week. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

### Episode Summary  A thrilling spacewalk at the Tiangong Space Station, the discovery of the oldest supernova witnessed by the James Webb Telescope, and new insights into the chaotic nature of Super Jupiters highlight today's episode. We also explore the powerful winds generated by a supermassive black hole, showcasing the dynamic interactions in our universe.### Timestamps & Stories  01:05 – **Story 1: Marathon Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station****Key Facts**  - Two astronauts from the Shenshou 21 mission conducted an 8-hour spacewalk to inspect damage on the Shenshou 20 return capsule, struck by space debris.  - Installation of new debris protection systems highlights the growing threat of space junk.  03:40 – **Story 2: Record Launches by China****Key Facts**  - China set a national record with three Long March rocket launches in under 19 hours.  - Missions included broadband satellite deployments and classified military satellites.  05:20 – **Story 3: Bold Recommendations for Mars Exploration****Key Facts**  - A new report emphasizes the search for life as the top priority for crewed Mars missions.  - Proposed campaigns focus on glacier ice and deep subsurface exploration for biosignatures.  07:00 – **Story 4: Oldest Supernova Detected by JWST****Key Facts**  - James Webb Telescope identifies a supernova from 13 billion years ago, just 730 million years post-Big Bang.  - This discovery provides insights into the early universe and the lifecycle of massive stars.  08:40 – **Story 5: Super Jupiters Challenge Our Understanding****Key Facts**  - Research on exoplanet VHS 1256 b reveals a chaotic atmosphere, differing significantly from Jupiter's stability.  - The study suggests massive gas giants may exhibit turbulent weather patterns instead of organized bands.  10:15 – **Story 6: Winds from a Supermassive Black Hole****Key Facts**  - A supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 3783 emits powerful winds at 1/5 the speed of light, impacting galaxy evolution.  - Observations from XMM-Newton and XRISM telescopes reveal the connection between black holes and their host galaxies.  ### Sources & Further Reading  1. NASA2. European Space Agency3. James Webb Space Telescope4. Mars Exploration Program5. NASA Black Hole Research### Follow & Contact  X/Twitter: @AstroDailyPod  Instagram: @astrodailypod  Email: hello@astronomydaily.io  Website: astronomydaily.io  Clear skies and see you tomorrow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyT46ZQYsc Hosted by Tony Darnell. From Feb 6, 2025. JWST Discovers Planet Formation in the Conditions of the Early Universe! Journey with the James Webb Space Telescope to the star cluster NGC 346, a vibrant region of star birth and potential planet formation. This image offers a glimpse into the early universe, where stars formed under conditions very different from our own Milky Way.   See how JWST's infrared vision reveals protoplanetary disks - swirling clouds of gas and dust around young stars - defying previous models of planet formation. Witness the evidence that planets can form in environments with fewer heavy elements than previously thought, expanding our understanding of how planetary systems like our own come to be.   This stunning image, a mosaic of data collected by JWST's NIRCam instrument, represents a breakthrough in our understanding of the cosmos. Discover the potential for new worlds and the endless possibilities that await as we continue to explore the universe.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

A couple of years ago, a space telescope discovered something odd about NGC 6505. The galaxy is encircled by a ring. It isn’t part of the galaxy itself. Instead, it’s an image of a background galaxy – one that’s billions of light-years farther. Einstein Rings are named for Albert Einstein because they were predicted by his theory of gravity. The gravity of a foreground object acts as a lens – it bends and magnifies the light of a background object. On small scales, gravitational lenses have revealed everything from black holes to rogue planets. Galaxies are much bigger and heavier, so they produce more dramatic lenses. Many of them create bright arcs. But when the alignment is just right, they can create a full circle. NGC 6505 is a good example. The galaxy is about twice the diameter of the Milky Way, and several times its mass. It’s about 600 million light-years away. The background galaxy is four billion light-years farther. The lensing effect has allowed astronomers to measure the amount of dark matter in the center of NGC 6505, as well as details about its stars – discoveries made possible by its beautiful ring. NGC 6505 is enwrapped in the coils of Draco, the dragon. The galaxy is more than a third of the way up the northwestern sky at nightfall. It’s visible through a small telescope. But you need a big telescope and a long exposure to make out its ring. Script by Damond Benningfield

John Maytham is joined by Stephen Friedman, political analyst and one of South Africa’s most respected political thinkers. He unpacks whether the talk of a plot to remove Ramaphosa has substance, what the NGC can — and cannot — actually do, and why the outcomes of this gathering still matter for governance, economic confidence, and political stability. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Chris Roman Space Telescope Assembly Complete: NASA has successfully assembled the Nancy Chris Roman Space Telescope, a major milestone that brings us closer to its anticipated launch in May 2027. This powerful telescope, equipped with a 288-megapixel camera, promises to gather data hundreds of times faster than Hubble, potentially unveiling over 100,000 new exoplanets and billions of galaxies.Russian Soyuz Rocket Launch Damage: Following a successful launch to the International Space Station, damage was discovered at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, attributed to vibrations and heat from the launch. Repairs are expected to take around three months, but there's no immediate threat to future crewed missions.Satellite Mega Constellations and Light Pollution: A new forecast reveals that satellite mega constellations could severely impact astronomical observations, with projections showing that 1/3 of Hubble's images may be contaminated with satellite trails by the 2030s. Solutions are being explored to mitigate this growing issue.Geological Differences Between Earth and Venus: Recent research sheds light on the geological differences between Earth and Venus, highlighting that Venus operates under a 'squishy lid' regime, which affects its volcanism and tectonic activity. This new framework helps explain the presence of active volcanoes on the otherwise stagnant planet.James Webb Space Telescope's Stunning New Image: The James Webb Space Telescope captures a breathtaking image of two colliding dwarf galaxies, NGC 4490 and NGC 4485, revealing a bridge of gas and new stars formed from their gravitational interaction, showcasing the dynamic nature of the universe.Rare High-Definition Sunspot Images: Astronomers have captured rare high-definition images of sunspots just before they erupted in a powerful solar flare. These images provide critical insights into the sun's magnetic activity and could improve our ability to predict solar events that impact technology on Earth.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Avery and Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesNancy Chris Roman Space Telescope[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Soyuz Launch Damage Report[Roscosmos](https://www.roscosmos.ru/)Satellite Constellation Forecast[Hubble Space Telescope](https://hubblesite.org/)Venus Geological Research[Planetary Science Journal](https://www.planetarysciencejournal.com/)James Webb Space Telescope Image[NASA Webb](https://webb.nasa.gov/)Sunspot Observations[Gregor Solar Telescope](https://www.gregorsolar.telescope/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Our friend Mark Radice joins us to talk about his recent trip to Namibia where he helps run astronomy tours at a ranch. Great fun observing with guests and celestial sights including: - Alpha Centauri double star - 47 Tucanae – simply stunning - Comet SWAN (couldn't see Lemon) - Milky Way constellations - NGC 253 galaxy; M8 Lagoon; Tarantula Nebula - Saturn - Neptune - Moon - Sirius and Pup   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Can an ultra-compact dwarf galaxy have a supermassive black hole at its center? Are there galaxies with supermassive black holes that are offset from their galactic centers? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome “the other” Dr. Matt Taylor, an Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of Calgary, who joins us from the control room of the largest astronomical telescope in Canada, at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) in Alberta, Canada. As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, which starts with the discovery of a supermassive black hole in the middle of an ultra-compact dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 located in the Virgo galaxy cluster. That led to the discovery of more 4 UCDs in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster and 1 in the Fornax galaxy clusters, but then the limits of technology prevented the discovery of any additional UCDs. But now, by using the James Webb Space Telescope, Matt and his fellow researchers (including Dr. Vivienne Baldassare, our former guest for Black Holes and Space Junk with Vivienne Baldassare) have just published a paper about their discovery that in the smallest, lowest mass UCD yet found, they found a roughly 2,000,000 solar mass black hole. Basically, that's a tiny galaxy to hold a supermassive black hole, and Matt is sure there are many more of these waiting to be discovered. After that Matt tells us about his atypical journey to astronomy, including his first career – as a professional chef. When cooking stopped being fun, Matt enrolled at a local community college and “moved from gastronomy to astronomy” as Allen puts it. Our first audience question comes from our Patreon Patron Taylor L, who asks, “Is it possible dark energy and the acceleration of the universe's expansion could be explained by the idea that the black hole we live in is constantly devouring matter from outside?” Matt passes on determining whether or not we live inside a black hole. But, he explains that while at the galactic level expansion is happening on a really large scale, at a smaller scale like our local group of galaxies (Milky Way, Andromeda, and local dwarf galaxies), our mutual gravitation counteracts that expansion. Matt goes on to discuss how accretion disks are what makes it possible to “see” a black hole, but that ultra-compact dwarf galaxies don't have gas and dust forming accretion disks. Instead, they use stellar velocities to find black holes in UCDs. Next up, Matt tells us about some of the research he's doing into archetypal compact elliptical (cE) galaxies, which have the mass of a giant galaxy put into the volume of a dwarf galaxy, and how black holes appear in these systems. And Matt dangles another upcoming paper about galaxies with supermassive black holes that are offset from their galactic centers. For our next audience question, Pshemo asks: “We often say gravity is weak compared to other forces. But in the right regimes, like near black holes and neutron stars, or on large cosmic scales, it dominates every other interaction. Should we stop calling gravity a weak force?” It's a thought-provoking question with an even better answer, so please watch or listen to the episode to hear it yourself from Matt. If you'd like to know more about Matt, you can check out his website, mataylor5128.github.io. (The 5128 comes from the famous and very cool galaxy NGC 5128, aka Centauras A) We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon.   Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Virgo and Fornax galaxy clusters. – Credit: Creative Commons / Atlas of the Universe/ Richard Powell Southern portion of the Virgo Cluster as imaged by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in very high resolution, taken on June 5, 2025. – Credit: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA Ultra-compact galaxy M60-UCD1. – Credit: NASA, ESA, CXC, and J. Strader (Michigan State University) Diagram of a black hole accretion disk. – Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Jeremy Schnittman Hubble image of Messier 32, an archetypal compact elliptical (cE) galaxy. – Credit: NASA/ESA Centaurus A (NGC 5128) – Credit: ESO/WFI (Optical); MPIfR/ESO/APEX/A.Weiss et al. (Submillimetre); NASA/CXC/CfA/R.Kraft et al. (X-ray)   #LIUniverse #CharlesLiu #AllenLiu #SciencePodcast #AstronomyPodcast #MattTaylor #UltraCompactDwarfGalaxy #UDC #SupermassiveBlackHole #BlackHole #AccretionDisk #M60UCD1 #ArchetypalCompactEllipticalGalaxy #UltraCompactGalaxy  

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore a trio of intriguing astronomical phenomena that are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos.Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas: A Close EncounterInterstellar comet 3I Atlas has reached its perihelion, passing closest to the Sun without any signs of alien life forms, despite wild media speculation. This episode discusses how the comet maintained its expected trajectory and velocity, while also revealing groundbreaking findings from NASA's Swift Space Telescope, which detected ultraviolet signatures of water from the comet, providing new insights into the chemistry of interstellar objects and their potential to harbour the building blocks of life.A Colossal Gas Bridge Between Dwarf GalaxiesAstronomers have discovered a massive bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking two dwarf galaxies, NGC 4532 and DDO 137, located approximately 53 million light years away. This remarkable structure spans an astonishing 185,000 light years and is accompanied by a vast tail of gas extending 1 million light years. The findings shed light on how galaxies interact and evolve, particularly in dense environments like the Virgo Cluster, and offer crucial insights into the dynamics of galactic gas and star formation.Volcanic Eruptions and Hidden Ice on MarsA new study suggests that explosive volcanic eruptions on ancient Mars may have transported water ice to the equatorial regions of the Red Planet. Using computer modelling, researchers propose that water vapour released during these eruptions could have frozen in the Martian atmosphere, leading to the accumulation of significant ice deposits. This discovery could have profound implications for future human exploration of Mars, as it raises questions about the availability of water resources in unexpected locations.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2041-8205Nature Communicationshttps://www.nature.com/naturecommunications/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas: A Close EncounterA Colossal Gas Bridge Between Dwarf GalaxiesVolcanic Eruptions and Hidden Ice on Mars

How do very small galaxies form? What's going on inside them? And what happens when black holes collide? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome astrophysicist and “Galaxy Detective” Dr. Charlotte Olsen from New York City College of Technology – and you can call her Chuck, too! As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, the latest announcement from LIGO about the detection of a gravitational wave event in 2023 from the loudest collision we've heard so far. In this case, the wave was caused by the collision of two black holes that created one new black hole about 60x the mass of our Sun and released an entire sun's worth of energy. Charlotte explains why there are many black hole collisions going on, and how LIGO detections are now being combined with data from other gravitational wave detectors to give us more precise measurements. You'll also hear about Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) and their negative impact on Charlotte's research. Charlotte talks about what she looks for in her research, and why it all comes down to “wanting to see more photons” to better validate her modeling. Our first question from the audience comes from Joe, who asks, “What does it mean for the Milky Way to have a bar? Why does it have a bar? And how can such a long bar form?” It turns out that many spiral galaxies like ours have bars, and Charlotte explains a little about bar structure. She brings up the current debate about the stability of these bars, and points out that they actually come in slightly different configurations and that star formation at the ends of the bar has an impact, too. Unlike previous thinking, these bars can develop earlier in galactic evolution and can last a very long time. In other words, as Charlotte puts it, “The bar is always open.” Next, Chuck asks what got Charlotte into astronomy. She describes the inspiration she drew from both the dark skies of Northern California, where she grew up, and from the science fiction she read. She shares a few of her “million and one jobs” she did, including her stint as a bassist in a band. That tees up our next audience question, from Shivani, who asks, “How do you mix music and science? I can't decide if I want to be a scientist or a musician someday – can I be both?” Yes, Charlotte says, and explains why doing both might actually be better. She talks about the value of music, and passion, and hobbies that are more than just hobbies, as well as some of the live music she's been seeing in Brooklyn, Long Island and Queens. Finally, Chuck asks Charlotte about the current passion project she's working on. She tells us how she's looking at a handful of galaxies in multiple wavelengths and comparing them to each other to figure out “what's going on under the hood.” If you'd like to know more about Charlotte, you can connect with her on Bluesky at @charlotteeureka.bsky.social or on her GitHub page charlotteolsen.github.io. We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon.   Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Visualization of a binary black hole merger consistent with the gravitational-wave event called GW250114. (Note: this is to illustrate the collision of 2 black holes and the subsequent gravity waves generally, it is not specific to the GW230814 event Chuck mentions in the episode) – Credit: H. Pfeiffer, A. Buonanno (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics), K. Mitman (Cornell University) Animation of an active galactic nucleus. – Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team. Hubble Space Telescope image barred galaxy NGC 1300. – Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team STScI/AURA Data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) used to trace the shape of the Milky Way's spiral arms. – Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech #liuniverse #charlesliu #allenliu #sciencepodcast #astronomypodcast #charlotteolsen #blackholes #ligo #gravitationalwave #blackholecollisions #activegalacticnuclei #agns #milkyway #spiralgalaxies #barredgalaxies

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Episode 502: The Observer's Calendar for October 2025. In this episode we talk about a long list of observing events from Carbon stars to many shadow transits of the Moon of Jupiter. Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower and catch Saturn with its rings edge on! We also discuss some stars and deep sky objects and two bright comets coming our way!   Oct 1 - Monday Oct 1 - Carbon Star FU Mon is at it's best tonight Oct 2 - Minor Planet Ceres is at opposition at m-7.6 Oct 4 & 5th - Double Shadow Transit on Jupiter. 12:49am and 7:03pm EST. Oct 6th - Full Moon as Saturn, Neptune and Moon congregate in late evening sky Oct 7th - Full Moon today but try and Follow Sirius with your unaided eye into the daylight  sky this week and see if you can ferret Vega out before sunset. Double shadow transit? Oct 9th Endymion sunset rays visible on Moon Oct 10 - South Taurid Meteor shower in pre-dawn sky - ZHR = 5 to 10 Oct 11 - Double Shadow Transit on Jupiter 2:42 am est. Oct 12 - Jupiter 4-degrees S. Of Moon & another Jupiter double shadow transit at 9:11pm & Zodiacal light becomes visible this week! Oct 13 - Last Quarter Moon & Carbon Star RT Capricornus best tonight Oct 14 - Variable star T Cephei at max mag. 5.2 this evening Oct 15 - Saturn ring tile of -1.01-degrees! Oct 16 - Moon occults Regulus 1pm est - We miss it Oct 18 - Double Shadow transit on Jupiter Oct 20 - Mercury 2-degrees S of Mars (conjunction) Double Shadow transit on Jupiter Carbon Star RZ Pegasai at it's best tonight Oct 21 - New moon & Orionid Meteor Shower peaks with ZHR of 20 in predawn hours - These meteors originate from Comet Halley, 1 part of stream..second part in Aquarids of May - Also, another double shadow transit on Jupiter Oct 22 - Gegenschein visible from dark skies, high in S at midnight Oct 23 - NGC 1269 well placed for those much farther south of 50-N Oct 24 - Carbon star S Scuti at it's best tonight Oct 25 2 more Shadows on Jupiter 7:18pm - Saturn ring tilt closes to -0.72-degrees Oct 26 Carbon Star UV Aquili best tonight Oct 27 - NGCs 55, 247 & 300 well placed in south late in the evening Oct 28 - Lunar X visible near crater Werner - Another double shadow transit on Jupiter Oct 29 - First Quarter Moon & Mercury at greatest elongation in evening sky - LOW - Lunar Straight wall visible this evening Oct 30 Jeweled Handle visible on Moon From AI- The Jeweled Handle (or Golden Handle) on the Moon is a clair-obscur effect where the peaks of the Montes Jura mountain range, bordering the Sinus Iridum (Bay of Rainbows), are illuminated by the rising sun at lunar dawn. This creates the illusion of a "handle" formed by bright, curved mountain peaks against the shadowed basin of the Sinus Iridum.  Look out for: Comet C2025 R2 SWAN  C/2025 A6 Lemmon   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover some of the most exciting discoveries and developments in the universe, including the detection of the brightest fast radio burst ever observed, the New Horizons spacecraft's record-setting hibernation, and an innovative method for generating oxygen in space.Brightest Fast Radio Burst DetectedAstronomers have identified what is being hailed as the brightest fast radio burst (FRB) ever recorded. Catalogued as FRB 2025 0316A, this extraordinary flash of energy was detected 130 million light years away in the spiral galaxy NGC 4141. The burst's unprecedented brightness and proximity provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study its origins and the environment surrounding it, potentially shedding light on the enigmatic sources of these fleeting cosmic phenomena.New Horizons Enters Record HibernationNASA's New Horizons spacecraft has officially begun a record-setting hibernation period as it journeys through the Kuiper Belt, now over 9.2 billion kilometres from Earth. This hibernation will last until June 2026, surpassing its previous record of 273 days. Despite being in hibernation, the spacecraft will continue to collect valuable data on charged particles and dust in the outer heliosphere, which will be transmitted back to Earth upon reactivation.Revolutionary Oxygen Generation in SpaceIn a significant advancement for future space missions, scientists have developed a new method for generating oxygen in space using neodymium magnets to enhance the electrolysis process. This innovative approach simplifies the extraction of oxygen bubbles from water, potentially replacing complex systems currently used in microgravity environments. By leveraging magnetic forces, this technique could improve the efficiency and reliability of oxygen production for astronauts.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2041-8205NASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/Nature Chemistryhttps://www.nature.com/nchem/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Brightest Fast Radio Burst DetectedNew Horizons Enters Record HibernationRevolutionary Oxygen Generation in Space

A Planet Found at Alpha Centauri. Webb Revisits the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. Little Red Dots don't break the laws of physics. In Space Bites Plus, showing that the Earth's magnetosphere was here for a long time.

An astronomical trio lines up low in the east at first light tomorrow. Two of its members are easy to pick out: Venus, the brilliant “morning star,” with the true star Aldebaran close to its right. But to see the third member, you need to pull out your binoculars. NGC 1647 is just to the right of Venus, much closer than Aldebaran is. It’s a star cluster – a tightly packed family of hundreds of stars. Most of the cluster’s details are a bit fuzzy, though. Estimates of its age, distance, and the number of stars vary by quite a bit. In part, that’s because the cluster is behind a cloud of dust, which absorbs some of its light. But it’s also because NGC 1647 hasn’t received a lot of attention. Measurements put the cluster’s distance at about 1800 to 2,000 light-years. One study said the cluster has at least 600 member stars, while another puts the number at 1300 or more. And estimates of its age range from about 120 million years to more than 260 million. Based on the structure of NGC 1647, it appears that no matter how old it is, it may not last much longer. The cluster may be losing its grip on the stars outside its dense core. The stars are being pulled away by the gravitational tug of the rest of the galaxy. Soon, many of them could drift away – leaving a much smaller family of stars. Tomorrow: shaking hands. Script by Damond Benningfield

IS DARK MATTER FROM BEFORE THE BIG BANG? 4/8: The Elephant in the Universe: Our Hundred-Year Search for Dark Matter by  Govert Schilling  (Author), Avi Loeb  (Foreword) https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a64379333/dark-matter-older-than-universe/ https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Universe-Hundred-Year-Search-Matter/dp/0674248996 In The Elephant in the Universe, Govert Schilling explores the fascinating history of the search for dark matter. Evidence for its existence comes from a wealth of astronomical observations. Theories and computer simulations of the evolution of the universe are also suggestive: they can be reconciled with astronomical measurements only if dark matter is a dominant component of nature. Physicists have devised huge, sensitive instruments to search for dark matter, which may be unlike anything else in the cosmos―some unknown elementary particle. Yet so far dark matter has escaped every experiment. Indeed, dark matter is so elusive that some scientists are beginning to suspect there might be something wrong with our theories about gravity or with the current paradigms of cosmology. Schilling interviews both believers and heretics and paints a colorful picture of the history and current status of dark matter research, with astronomers and physicists alike trying to make sense of theory and observation. 2016 NGC 24