“...all the past is but a beginning of a beginning, and that all that is and has been is but the twilight of dawn.”

— H.G. Wells
1902

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Did Disease Defeat Napoleon?

Scientific American.com - Sun, 08/10/2025 - 8:00am

Napoleon’s campaign against the Russian Empire was one of the most costly wars in history. Many soldiers died of diseases. Some of these illnesses are only now being identified

Categories: Astronomy

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

Space.com - Sun, 08/10/2025 - 6:15am
The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.
Categories: Astronomy

See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter tonight

Space.com - Sun, 08/10/2025 - 6:00am
Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.
Categories: Astronomy

Solar Powered Moon Brick Factory Could Build Future Lunar Cities

Universe Today - Sun, 08/10/2025 - 5:17am

Imagine building an entire city on the Moon using nothing but sunlight and lunar soil! Chinese scientists have made this science fiction dream a reality by creating a revolutionary machine that acts like a solar powered 3D printer, melting lunar soil at temperatures exceeding 1,300°C to create strong construction bricks. This technology could transform space exploration by eliminating the need to transport heavy building materials from Earth, making lunar bases not only possible but affordable.

Categories: Astronomy

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APOD - Sat, 08/09/2025 - 8:00am

In about a week the


Categories: Astronomy, NASA

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 8 – 17

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Fri, 08/08/2025 - 5:08am

Set an alarm and take a peek east in early dawn to follow Venus and Jupiter through their spectacular conjunction this week.

The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 8 – 17 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Categories: Astronomy

Alpha Centauri Might Have a Planet, Webb Telescope Finds

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 12:25pm

Direct images from the James Webb Space Telescope show what could be a Saturn-mass planet around Alpha Centauri.

The post Alpha Centauri Might Have a Planet, Webb Telescope Finds appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Categories: Astronomy

Honoring the Women of Astronomy

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:47am

Even today, the names of women in astronomy are not as well known as they should be.

The post Honoring the Women of Astronomy appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Categories: Astronomy