The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

Astronomy

Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:47pm
"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."
Categories: Astronomy

Putting the X-59 to the Test

NASA Image of the Day - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:46pm
Researchers from NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently tested a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel located in Chofu, Japan, to assess the noise audible underneath the aircraft. The test was an important milestone for NASA’s one-of-a-kind X-59, which is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without causing a loud sonic boom.
Categories: Astronomy, NASA

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 1:38pm
It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!
Categories: Astronomy

Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:44pm
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.
Categories: Astronomy

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:31pm
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.
Categories: Astronomy

Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans Hearing on Geoengineering amid Cloud Seeding Conspiracy Theories

Scientific American.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 11:30am

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has said she will hold a hearing on geoengineering as conspiracy theories have swirled around cloud seeding after the recent floods in Texas

Categories: Astronomy

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 11:00am
Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:32am
You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:09am
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is a faithful reproduction of the most legendary Star Wars starship; you'll have to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs to grab one, though.
Categories: Astronomy

As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:00am
If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:24am
The test encountered an anomaly.
Categories: Astronomy

Week in images: 07-11 July 2025

ESO Top News - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:10am

Week in images: 07-11 July 2025

Discover our week through the lens

Categories: Astronomy

Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:00am
A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching
Categories: Astronomy

Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 9:00am
A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching
Categories: Astronomy

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Categories: Astronomy, NASA

Waste Wars Tracks the 'Wild Afterlife' of Garbage on an International Black Market

Scientific American.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 8:00am

Alexander Clapp, author of new nonfiction book 'Waste Wars,' tracks the world-wide blackmarket trade of our garbage

Categories: Astronomy

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 8:00am
The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."
Categories: Astronomy

Never lose your tech or skywatching gear again as the Apple AirTag is 31% off on the final day or Amazon Prime Day

Space.com - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:43am
It's the final day of Prime Day and the Perseid meteor shower starts shortly, so now is the perfect time to save big on the Apple AirTag.
Categories: Astronomy

Climate could warm another 0.5°C if we fail to capture far more CO2

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 7:00am
Models suggest that meeting climate targets will be virtually impossible without steep emissions cuts paired with a huge expansion of carbon management technologies
Categories: Astronomy