Tag: Space Exploration

Space telescope finds rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of light in nearby galaxy

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In the vastness of space, some discoveries reshape what we thought we knew. Scientists have long studied the galaxy NGC 6505, yet only now—thanks to the Euclid space telescope—have they spotted an Einstein Ring encircling it. This ghostly halo of light, predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity, reveals how gravity bends light from an unseen

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49 years ago: Apollo 1 Astronauts Sacrifice Lives for Exploration of Space

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Next month will mark the 49th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy in which the lives of three astronauts were lost. It was a pivotal moment for the space program and one from which many valuable lessons were learned. Get the story from Fionna McDonald writing at Science Alert.

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WATCH: Citizen-Funded Solar Sail Will Fly in May

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A small spacecraft powered entirely by the sun and funded by people like you and me will take flight in May. Get the details and a video animation that shows the design concept from Science Alert.    

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