The habitability of rocky, Earth-sized planets depends on several factors, including their chemical composition and interior structure. These, along with the planet's distance from and character of its host star, fundamentally shape long-term surface conditions.
And the nearest star system to Earth, which likely hosts at least one rocky planet in its habitable zone, might have "an equivalent water-storage capacity" to Earth, according to a recent study shared on a preprint server .
Magnetic tunnel may be surrounding our solar system: study | CTV News
The sky as it would appear in radio polarized waves. The Van-Gogh-like lines show magnetic field orientation. These radio data are shown projected as they would be seen in the sky together with the brightest stars and constellations outlines and constellation names overlaid.
TORONTO -- Our entire solar system and some nearby stars may be surrounded by a vast magnetic tunnel, according to a Canadian scientist who has set out a unified theory to explain two existing features in space.
A tiny telescope beyond Saturn might trump giant telescopes near Earth | Astronomy.com
Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. But imagine a telescope far away in the outer solar system, 10 or even 100 times farther from the Sun than Earth.
I’m an astrophysicist who studies the formation of structure in the universe. Since the 1960s, scientists like me have been considering the important scientific questions we might be able to answer with a telescope placed in the outer solar system.
November night sky: Solar system offers geometry class | Register | The Times
On the morning of November 19 observers in the British Isles have the chance to observe a partial lunar eclipse. Eclipses like this one happen when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, darkening the lunar surface.
In the south of England, this will be just a few minutes before the Moon sets, making a clear northwestern horizon essential. Those further north and west have a better view, with the Moon still reasonably clear of the horizon at the start of this umbral phase. From 6am, the Moon
A small telescope past Saturn could solve some mysteries of the universe better than giant
Michael Zemcov receives funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation.
Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. But imagine a telescope far away in the outer solar system, 10 or even 100 times farther from the Sun than Earth.
UA study lays groundwork for future study of hot Jupiters | KJZZ
For a while, scientists believed gas giant planets could only orbit at far distances from their stars. But some of these can orbit at incredibly close distances to their stars. A study led by a University of Arizona researcher laid groundwork for future research.
The research gives astronomers a good idea of the formation and makeup of what they call "hot jupiters." What takes Earth a year to orbit the sun, these giants can circle their stars in less than 10 days. And due to how close they are to their stars, they can be hot enough to vaporize iron.
The hidden costs of solar panels: Plan ahead for solar panel maintenance and repairs - CNET
However, you will need to keep a close eye on the physical condition of your system, making sure your panels are clean and free from debris. If your panels are dirty, you can let the rain wash them naturally or rinse them with a garden hose (from the ground).
You should also watch your system's energy production levels to monitor for any issues. Often, reduced power output is caused by short-term issues like rain or clouds blocking your solar panels.
How comets form could be solved on mission to Centaurs | SYFY WIRE
What exactly happens when comets form in the outer reaches of the solar system is something that has eluded us so far. That might be about to change.
Centaurs are frozen planetesimals, or space rocks that didn't quite make it to planetary status when the solar system was forming.
Some Florida Agents Caught Off-Guard by Boom in Solar Power
Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but some insurance agents say they’ve been unprepared for the recent boom in rooftop solar power installations across the state, installations that can affect coverage, premiums and even home sales.
“We kind of got blindsided, to tell you the truth,” said Christy Wolfe, sales development manager with Florida Peninsula Insurance and Edison Insurance.
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