Astronomy news

• NASA's Europa Clipper probe deploys 1st science instruments en route to Jupiter

  27-11-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's Europa Clipper mission has successfully deployed its magnetometer's boom and several antennas for its radar instrument as it continues on its journey toward Jupiter's ice-covered moon.
  
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• Japan's priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got 'rapidly colonized' by Earth bacteria

  27-11-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, new research has revealed.
  
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• Stargaze for less — lowest price in six months on these Celestron binoculars at Amazon this Black Friday

  27-11-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  Want stunning views of the cosmos without a telescope? Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars are only $210 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
  
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• Astronaut catches Dextre space robot 'busting a move' outside ISS — for science (video)

  27-11-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  NASA astronaut Don Pettit took a 10-hour timelapse of Dextre, a handy Canadian robot, working with a science experiment on the ISS.
  
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• Get 26% off this BlissLights galaxy projector this Black Friday and fill your home with stars!

  27-11-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  Want to relax, meditate, or lull little ones to sleep? Invite the cosmos into your home with this amazing Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve projector, $10 off at Amazon for Black Friday.
  
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• Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon

  27-11-2024 18:59 via space.com
  
  Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the asteroid 2024 PT5 as it ended its stint as Earth's second moon on Monday (Nov. 25).
  
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• China's Tianzhou 7 spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere to end cargo mission (video)

  27-11-2024 18:00 via space.com
  
  The Tianzhou 7 spacecraft undocked from China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 10 and reentered Earth's atmosphere at around 8:25 a.m. EST (1325 GMT) on Nov. 17.
  
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• These super powerful skywatching Celestron binoculars are $110 off this Black Friday

  27-11-2024 17:35 via space.com
  
  These Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are superb for surveying the night skies and they are 22% off at Amazon this Black Friday.
  
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• Ahsoka Tano Force FX Elite Lightsaber has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday

  27-11-2024 17:25 via space.com
  
  If you're looking for a Christmas present for the Star Wars fan in your life, save $89 on this impressive lightsaber in this Black Friday deal.
  
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• 5 galaxies in perfect alignment challenge our best model of the universe

  27-11-2024 17:00 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have discovered a group of dwarf galaxies with distinct features that challenge predictions made by the prevailing cold dark matter (CDM) model.
  
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• Thanksgiving night sky 2024: Venus, Jupiter and Saturn stay for dessert

  27-11-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  For Thanksgiving 2024, we have a celestial feast as three bright planets shine prominently during the early evening hours:Saturn, Jupiter and Venus.
  
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• Save $980 on one of Unistellar's best telescopes this Black Friday

  27-11-2024 15:21 via space.com
  
  The Unistellar eVscope 2 is an absolutely remarkable telescope — and being able to save $980 on it this Black Friday, you may find yourself gravitating towards it.
  
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• Near Space Labs launches fleet of AI-powered balloon robots to track Earth climate risks

  27-11-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  New York-based Near Space Labs has launched a new fleet of balloon-borne zero-emission robots to keep a supersharp eye on Earth.
  
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• Act fast! Hulu and Disney+ bundle for just $2.99 a month for a year with this Black Friday deal

  27-11-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  This Black Friday, you can have two of our favorite streaming services for just $2.99 a month for 12 months
  
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• 02 Dec 2024 (5 days away): The Moon at perihelion

  27-11-2024 14:22 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon passes its orbit's closest point to the Sun, which happens each month around the time of new moon.
  
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• Powerful new Vulcan Centaur rocket gearing up for 1st Space Force mission

  27-11-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  The new Vulcan Centaur rocket's first launch for the U.S. Space Force will come at an exciting time for the spaceflight industry.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (7 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (6 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (5 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (5 days ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (43 minutes ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (4 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (4 days ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (3 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (3 days ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (23 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (22 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (21 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (20 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (2 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (2 days ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (19 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (18 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (17 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (16 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (15 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (14 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (13 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (12 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (11 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (10 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (1 hour ago): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:39 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (10 minutes away): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 13:29 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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• This is one of the best Lego Star Wars Black Friday deals for kids I've found

  27-11-2024 13:23 via space.com
  
  The Lego Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter set should be $34.99, but there's a 30% saving to be had on Amazon this Black Friday.
  
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• Hot Black Friday camera deal: Save $800 on the best DSLR for astrophotography

  27-11-2024 12:18 via space.com
  
  Huge $800 off this Black Friday: Nikon D850, the best DSLR on the market and our pick as the best DSLR for astrophotography now almost 27% cheaper in this camera deal.
  
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• How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)

  27-11-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  China's human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.
  
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• 27 Nov 2024 (1 hour away): Lunar occultation of Spica

  27-11-2024 11:45 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon will pass in front of Spica (Alpha Virginis), creating a lunar occultation visible from the Contiguous United States, Canada and Bahamas.
  
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