Astronomy news

• Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning

  26-11-2025 23:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's Chris Williams and two cosmonaut colleagues will launch to the International Space Station early on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), and you can watch the action live.
  
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• Best sci-fi action movies of all time, ranked

  26-11-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  Whether it's extra-terrestrial invaders or a nightmare of our own creation, sci-fi often calls us to action.
  
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• Stream all of Star Trek, including the latest season of Strange New Worlds and the upcoming Starfleet Academy for up to 77% off Paramount+

  26-11-2025 21:00 via space.com
  
  Paramount Plus is just $2.99 a month for two months this Black Friday, meaning you can stream the new season of Starfleet Academy and all Star Trek content.
  
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• SpaceX scrubs launch of 140 satellites atop used Falcon 9 rocket from California coast

  26-11-2025 20:16 via space.com
  
  SpaceX called off the planned launch of 140 satellites atop a used Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday (Nov. 26) in California.
  
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• 'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)

  26-11-2025 19:00 via space.com
  
  Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.
  
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• I think this is the best DSLR ever made — Nikon's legendary D850 is at its cheapest price ever for Black Friday

  26-11-2025 18:26 via space.com
  
  Our best DSLR overall, the Nikon D850, is on sale for only $1997 in this early Black Friday deal from BH Photo and Video, saving you a huge $600.
  
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• See the Butterfly Nebula like never before in this spectacular Gemini South telescope image

  26-11-2025 18:03 via space.com
  
  The Butterfly Nebula is a preview of the fate that will befall the sun in about 5 billion years.
  
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• South Korea launches Earth-observation satellite on homegrown Nuri rocket

  26-11-2025 17:29 via space.com
  
  South Korea lofted the CAS500-3 Earth-observation satellite and a dozen ride-along cubesats Wednesday (Nov. 26) on the fourth-ever launch of its Nuri rocket.
  
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• Lure of the Obscure — Andromeda's Parachute and Dracula's Chivito

  26-11-2025 17:27
  Observers can't resist the challenge of seeking faint objects with curious names. We go deep and visit two — Andromeda's Parachute and Dracula's Chivito.
  The post Lure of the Obscure — Andromeda's Parachute and Dracula's Chivito appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• Mysterious lava puddles in Earth's mantle may hold clues about the origin of life: 'These are not random oddities'

  26-11-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  Two perplexing structures deep inside Earth might be ancient remnants of our early planet, and they could hold clues about the origin of life.
  
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• Scientists discover ancient magnetic fossils of unknown creature with internal GPS

  26-11-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Also, what the heck is a magnetofossil?
  
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• The Force is strong with this Black Friday Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal — watch every new Star Wars release and both channels for just $4.99 a month

  26-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  A Galaxy's worth of new Star Wars movies and shows will be landing in 2026, so get yourself set up with this better-than-half-price discount on the channel that is home to them all.
  
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• The Force is strong with this Black Friday Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal — subscribe to both channels for just $4.99 a month

  26-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  A Galaxy's worth of new Star Wars movies and shows will be landing in 2026, so get yourself set up with this better-than-half-price discount on the channel that is home to them all.
  
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• Dark plasma dances over the sun | Space photo of the day for Nov. 26, 2025

  26-11-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  These images help to unravel the magnetic mechanisms driving the sun's behavior and shaping the space environment throughout the solar system.
  
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• My favorite smart telescope is now $1000 off this Black Friday — the lowest price it’s been all year.

  26-11-2025 13:52 via space.com
  
  Unistellar has slashed the prices of its smart telescopes for its Black Friday sale, including the expert eVscope 2, which features a 4.5-inch aperture and a 7.7MP image sensor.
  
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• Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Black Friday deal on one of the best beginner DJI drone bundles!

  26-11-2025 13:22 via space.com
  
  Ever wished you could soar through the skies like Superman? This DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo deal, $144 off for Black Friday, gives you stunning live views, 4K video capture and an extended flight time.
  
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• I've hand-picked all the best Black Friday VPN deals for 2025, save over 70% on select services

  26-11-2025 12:55 via space.com
  
  Black Friday VPN deals are landing ahead of the big day on November 28 — we've hand-picked the best to keep you safe and secure while streaming online.
  
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• Why is this star so weird? Maybe because it ate one of its own planets

  26-11-2025 12:00 via space.com
  
  Astronomers are just beginning to scratch the surface of the complex, and sometimes violent, relationships between planets and their parent stars.
  
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• 29 Nov 2025 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°45'.
  
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• 29 Nov 2025 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (2 days away): Saturn ends retrograde motion

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  Saturn returns to its usual eastward motion after opposition.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (2 days away): November Orionid meteor shower 2025

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The November Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
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• 28 Nov 2025 (2 days away): Moon at First Quarter

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and setting in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 27 Nov 2025 (Tomorrow): The Hyades cluster is well placed

  26-11-2025 01:15 via in-the-sky.org
  The Hyades open star cluster (Collinder 50; mag 1.0) in Taurus culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• Scientists may have finally 'seen' dark matter for the 1st time

  26-11-2025 00:00 via space.com
  
  The NASA gamma-ray spacecraft Fermi may have enabled scientists to "see" dark matter, the universe's most mysterious stuff, for the first time.
  
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