Viewers could see up to 10 meteors per hour coming from Aquarius on July 30, when a crescent Moon slightly hinders the view. // Astronomy: Roen Kelly During July and August, the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower will produce up to 15 meteors per hour. By Sarah Scoles — Published: July 22, 2013 The Southern …
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This artist's conception portrays two neutron stars at the moment of collision. New observations confirm that colliding neutron stars produce short gamma-ray bursts. Such collisions produce rare heavy elements, including gold. All Earth's gold likely came from colliding neutron stars. // Dana Berry, SkyWorks Digital, Inc. Scientists estimate that the amount of gold produced during …
A significant milestone in Astronomy & Space Science outreach was achieved on Friday 19th April at the first meeting of the Hermanus Junior Astronomy & Space Club (“HJASC”), which is a collaborative initiative of the Hermanus Astronomy Centre (“HAC”), the South African National Space Agency (“ SANSA”) and Lukhanyo Primary school. Sixteen learners from grades …
Video Credit: Gateway to Astronaut Photography, NASA ; Compilation: David Peterson (YouTube); Music: Freedom Fighters (Two Steps from Hell) Explanation: Many wonders are visible when flying over the Earth at night. A compilation of such visual spectacles was captured recently from the International Space Station (ISS) and set to rousing music. Passing below are …
Scientists may have discovered the first meteorite from Mercury. The green rock found in Morocco last year may be the first known visitor from the solar system's innermost planet, according to meteorite scientist Anthony Irving, who unveiled the new findings this month at the 44th annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in The Woodlands, Texas. …
