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Our sun has a rather lonely existence in the Milky Way galaxy. It sits on its own, four light years away from the nearest star, with only its planetary system for company. But it wasn't always like this.
Uranus' weird tilt may be the work of a long-lost moon | Space
Uranus has the largest tilt in the solar system, at 98 degrees, which means it spins almost perfectly perpendicular to the direction of its orbit.
All the planets of the solar system have orbital tilts less than 30 degrees — except Uranus.
The odd tilt of Uranus is especially weird considering that the neighboring ice giant, Neptune , has a normal tilt despite the two likely sharing similar formation histories. So what went wrong for Uranus?
What Planets Are In Retrograde October 2022? Here's The Cosmic Scoop
Congrats! You survived the fourth and final Mercury retrograde of 2022. After four weeks of emotional turmoil, and maybe even a visit from your ex, the troublemaking transit of the universe officially passed on Oct. 2, 2022.
But don't get too comfortable, bestie: there are still four planets in retrograde until the end of October. And while they aren't as taxing as Mercury retrograde, it's still important to be in the know — astrologically, that is.
Stargazing program scheduled at Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site Oct.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 5, 2022 – Feelings of awe and wonder can come over you when gazing up at the endless stars and amazing planets on a dark night. Join the Camdenton Astronomy Club and the Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site team on Friday, Oct. 21, for a night full of dark sky marvels.
Hallstrom Planetarium Now Accepting Reservations for Student Field Trips | WQCS
Fort Pierce - Thursday October 10, 2022: Attention teachers and home school group leaders looking for ideas for fun, educational field trips—at the Indian River State College (IRSC) Hallstrom Planetarium, the sky is literally the limit.
The Planetarium is now accepting reservations from school groups and home school student groups to visit the region's only planetarium, now celebrating its 30th anniversary at the IRSC Massey Campus in Fort Pierce.
Andor's Empire Begins Teasing Palpatine's Post-ROTJ Contingency Plan
These hints came through one of the characters introduced in Andor episode 4, Dedra Meero. Meero is an agent for the Imperial Security Bureau and suspects that the random rebellious activity against the Empire across the galaxy is part of a wider organized Rebellion.
These planets include Jakku, the desert planet on which Rey is born and found by Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens , and Fondor.
Carnival Cruise Line to Launch Children's Space Program
Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to design a children’s space program with activities inspired by NASA science. The new program, part of the line’s Camp Ocean lineup, will launch this November aboard Carnival Celebration.
Spot on Science: James Webb Telescope New Discoveries | NewsDepth Topic | Ideastream Public Media
Astronomers are peering deeper and deeper into space, with the clearest vision ever, thanks to the James Webb Telescope.
Part of the telescope's mission is to look for planets outside our solar system. These are called exoplanets.
The James Webb Telescope can peer into the atmosphere of an exoplanet as it passes in front of its parent star.
Explore the moon like never before with All About Space magazine | Space
Inside All About Space issue 135, on sale now, take an in-depth look at our nearest neighbor with All About Space's complete guide to the moon.
Learn more about how the moon formed and discover the similarities between our home planet and our rocky companion. Take a lunar world tour and explore iconic locations that have featured in missions such as Surveyor 1 and Apollo 11 .
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