Astronomy news

• 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is a madcap rush into a magical maelstrom (review)

  10-05-2022 23:30 via space.com
  
  Here's our review of Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
  
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• US military wants nuclear rocket ideas for missions near the moon

  10-05-2022 22:53 via space.com
  
  The U.S. military is ready to take the next step in developing a nuclear rocket to help monitor Earth-moon space, an area it has deemed a high strategic priority.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episode 1 is a love letter to 'The Original Series'

  10-05-2022 22:29 via space.com
  
  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has by far the strongest series start for any of the "Nu-Trek" live-action shows on Paramount Plus.
  
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• The 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 2 finale will leave you feeling somewhat shortchanged

  10-05-2022 22:10 via space.com
  
  Despite being mostly quite predictable, it's still a considerable improvement on the first season's finale
  
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• Astronomers find 'gold standard' star in Milky Way

  10-05-2022 21:14
  In our sun's neighborhood of the Milky Way Galaxy is a relatively bright star, and in it, astronomers have been able to identify the widest range of elements in a star beyond our solar system yet.
  
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• Virgin Orbit will loft test satellites for US, UK militaries on 1st-ever launch from English soil

  10-05-2022 21:01 via space.com
  
  The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office will launch a joint mission with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense on Virgin Orbit's first-ever launch from the UK.
  
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• Virgin Orbit will launch military satellites for National Reconnaissance Office and UK on milestone flight

  10-05-2022 21:01 via space.com
  
  The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office will launch a joint mission with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense on Virgin Orbit's first-ever launch from the UK.
  
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• Sending out Earth's location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea. These scientists are doing it anyway.

  10-05-2022 20:00 via space.com
  
  For over 70 years, astronomers have been scanning for radio or optical signals from other civilizations in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, called SETI.
  
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• Statue of Sally Ride, first American woman in space, to be unveiled at Cradle of Aviation

  10-05-2022 18:21 via space.com
  
  A statue of the first American woman to fly into space will soon stand near where the first lunar landing spacecraft were built, just as NASA works toward landing the first woman on the moon.
  
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• A 'mixed up' sunspot just fired off a huge solar flare

  10-05-2022 18:16 via space.com
  
  Scientists are keeping an eye on a sunspot that fired off an X-class flare while "having an identity crisis," according to SpaceWeather.com.
  
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• This spiral galaxy looks positively royal in vibrant new image

  10-05-2022 18:02 via space.com
  
  Using a full spectrum of wavelengths, observations of the Messier 66 galaxy shows the distribution of ionized gasses.
  
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• Hubble’s law: Why are most galaxies moving away from us?

  10-05-2022 17:52 via space.com
  
  Hubble’s law tells us that the universe is in a constant state of expansion
  
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• S&T Authors Win Science Journalism Awards

  10-05-2022 17:06
  
  Two Sky & Telescope authors have won prestigious awards recognizing excellence in science journalism.
  The post S&T Authors Win Science Journalism Awards appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• Best lens heaters in {year} and why every astrophotographer should have one

  10-05-2022 16:43 via space.com
  
  Lens heaters prevent cold and condensation from ruining a night spent shooting the stars. Find out why you need one and which options best suit your kit bag.
  
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• Space video games that should be movies or TV shows

  10-05-2022 16:28 via space.com
  
  As adaptations of sci-fi video games, such as Halo, gain momentum, it might be time to reconsider some franchises with tons of potential.
  
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• Best free sci-fi short movies

  10-05-2022 16:19 via space.com
  
  Don’t the time or inclination to start in on a new science fiction show? Here are five superb sci-fi shorts that will have you hooked and, even better, they’re free.
  
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• Watch the Event Horizon Telescope's 'groundbreaking' Milky Way discovery reveal online this week

  10-05-2022 13:20 via space.com
  
  Science institutions around the world will stream press conferences announcing the discovery; here's your guide to tuning in.
  
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• On This Day In Space: May 10, 1967: NASA's M2-F2 lifting body crashes

  10-05-2022 13:19 via space.com
  
  On May 10, 1967, a NASA research aircraft known as the wingless M2-F2 lifting body crashed on Rogers Dry Lakebed at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope spots 'grand design' galaxy in stunning new image

  10-05-2022 12:50 via space.com
  
  The Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3 revealed spectacular details of this spiral galaxy over 42 million light-years away from Earth.
  
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• Astronomers discover asteroid treasure trove in old Hubble Space Telescope data

  10-05-2022 12:44 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have revealed the trails of nearly 1,500 new asteroids hidden in data gathered by NASA's most venerable space telescope.
  
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• Mining the moon to help save life on Earth (op-ed)

  10-05-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  We can end the current fossil fuel war, by providing abundant resources and clean energy from the moon to Earth, and by moving our toxic industries away from our unique and precious biosphere.
  
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• Saddle up marines: The vehicles of Halo

  10-05-2022 11:58 via space.com
  
  In the Halo games, Master Chief uses a number of vehicles to finish the fight, and the human-made constructs of the UNSC remain the franchise’s most iconic.
  
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• China's Tiangong space station receives fresh supplies from new Tianzhou cargo spacecraft

  10-05-2022 05:21 via space.com
  
  The robotic Tianzhou 4 docked with Tianhe, the core module of China's under-construction Tiangong space station, about 6.5 hours after launching today (May 9).
  
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• China's new Tianzhou 4 cargo ship docks Tiangong space station with fresh supplies

  10-05-2022 05:21 via space.com
  
  The robotic Tianzhou 4 docked with Tianhe, the core module of China's under-construction Tiangong space station, about 6.5 hours after launching today (May 9).
  
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• 17 May 2022 (8 days away): Conjunction of Mars and Neptune

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Mars and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 0°34'.
  
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• 17 May 2022 (7 days away): The Moon at perigee

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 17 May 2022 (7 days away): The Moon at aphelion

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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• 16 May 2022 (6 days away): Total lunar eclipse

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  There will be an eclipse of the Moon, visible from Africa, the Americas, Europe and French Polynesia.
  
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• 16 May 2022 (6 days away): Full Moon

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon is visible for much of the night.
  
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• 15 May 2022 (5 days away): Venus at aphelion

  10-05-2022 01:30 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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