Some scientists claim that the definition of planets needs to be rethought, stating that the existing definition is deeply rooted in folklore and astrology.
Reported first by ScienceAlert , this is according to planetary scientist Philip Metzger of the University of Central Florida.
Dragon-star EK Draconis spews fire at nearby planets
Astronomers spying on a nearby stellar system have observed a massive burst of energy and charged particles, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), bigger than anything we've ever seen – and it hints at how volatile our own early solar system might have been.
"It's what our sun looked like 4.5 billion years ago," says astrophysicist Yuta Notsu of the University of Colorado, US, co-author of a study published this week in the journal Nature Astronomy that describes the apocalyptic event.
Five planets align in conjunction | Ahmedabad News - Times of India
Moon to align with 3 planets on Friday evening | Outdoors | northcentralpa.com
Jupiter, Saturn and Venus have lined up in the evening sky and will continue to be prominent features throughout most of December, but this week, the trio will get a visitor.
The easy-to-find planets, paired with the approaching peak of the Geminid meteor shower, make December a great month for evening stargazing. The only caveat is that the weather can be fickle during the long December nights, often offering frosty conditions on nights that are not cloudy.
Astrophotography Quick Guide: How To Photograph Planets | Tech Times
Kerbal Space Program 2 release date, gameplay, planets and more | Laptop Mag
Kerbal Space Program 2 is an upcoming space flight simulator, but it's more accurately described as a freshman astrophysics lesson. The anticipation has been through the roof ever since it was revealed at Gamescom in 2019.
With everything Kerbal Space Program 2 has riding on its shoulders, it could remain relevant for years after its launch. So without further adieu, here’s everything we know about the game, including its release date, gameplay, setting and more.
'Webb telescope will certainly search for Earth-like planets': Project scientist | Technology
The James Webb Space Telescope , which cost NASA about $8.8 billion to build, launch, and commission, is scheduled to be rocketed into orbit no earlier than December 22.
It will be launched on an Ariane 5 rocket from the European Spaceport located near Kourou, French Guiana. NASA says it is beneficial for launch sites to be located near the equator as the spin of the Earth can help give an additional push.
The Sky This Week from December 10 to 17 | Astronomy.com
Friday, December 10
The Moon passes 0.5° north of asteroid 2 Pallas in Aquarius at 8 A.M. EST; meanwhile, asteroid 44 Nysa reaches opposition in Taurus the Bull at 9 A.M. EST.
Pallas is the third-largest asteroid in the main belt. By two hours after sunset, the Moon has pulled away slightly and sits 6.2° east-northeast of the 10th-magnitude asteroid. For a closer signpost, start at 3rd-magnitude Skat (Delta [δ] Aquarii).
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