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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Astronomers Discover New Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting Jupiter-Sized Red Dwarf Star
This new extrasolar planet, or exoplanet, is named Speculoos-3b and is located relatively close to the Earth, just 55 light-years away.
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Moon And Jupiter To Have Close Encounter In Night Sky On Valentine's Day
Even though they may appear to be close to each other in the night sky tonight, Jupiter and the moon are actually hundreds of millions of kilometres apart.
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Jupiter Comes Closest To Earth In 59 Years Today: How To Watch
Jupiter comes closest to Earth today, in an extremely rare occurrence, in almost 60 years. The next time the planet comes this close to the Earth will be 107 years from now in 2129.
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When And How To See Jupiter's Closest Approach To Earth In 59 Years
The coming week could be a treat for stargazers as Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years. Jupiter, which is approximately 600 million miles from Earth at its farthest point, will come as near as 367 million miles.
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NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Huge Storms on Jupiter’s Surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft has delivered a phenomenal picture of the Jupiter surface. The shot features fascinating vortices or hurricane-like spiral wind patterns forming near Jupiter's north pole. The Juno mission flew past close to Jupiter on July 5 this year. It clicked the striking photo using its JunoCam instrument.
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Thrilling New Images of Jupiter Captured by James Webb Space Telescope
These images were taken by engineers when the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments were being tested
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Winter Solstice Great Conjunction Today: Where, When, and How to Watch
Winter Solstice this year will see a rare astronomical event - the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Google is also celebrating the Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction with its latest doodle. You might be able to catch a glimpse of the Great Conjunction, happening for the first time in 400 years today, without any special equipment.
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First Giant Exoplanet Found Orbiting Extinguished Star
Astronomers have discovered a planet the size of Jupiter closely orbiting the smouldering remains of a dead star, the first time that an intact exoplanet has been discovered travelling around a white dwarf, according to research published Wednesday.
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Jupiter's Stunning Great Red Spot, Seen Like Never Before
Imagine a storm so vast it could swallow the Earth and so powerful that it has swirled nonstop for 350 years. That is Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Astronomers Discover New Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting Jupiter-Sized Red Dwarf Star
This new extrasolar planet, or exoplanet, is named Speculoos-3b and is located relatively close to the Earth, just 55 light-years away.
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Moon And Jupiter To Have Close Encounter In Night Sky On Valentine's Day
Even though they may appear to be close to each other in the night sky tonight, Jupiter and the moon are actually hundreds of millions of kilometres apart.
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Jupiter Comes Closest To Earth In 59 Years Today: How To Watch
Jupiter comes closest to Earth today, in an extremely rare occurrence, in almost 60 years. The next time the planet comes this close to the Earth will be 107 years from now in 2129.
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When And How To See Jupiter's Closest Approach To Earth In 59 Years
The coming week could be a treat for stargazers as Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years. Jupiter, which is approximately 600 million miles from Earth at its farthest point, will come as near as 367 million miles.
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NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Huge Storms on Jupiter’s Surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft has delivered a phenomenal picture of the Jupiter surface. The shot features fascinating vortices or hurricane-like spiral wind patterns forming near Jupiter's north pole. The Juno mission flew past close to Jupiter on July 5 this year. It clicked the striking photo using its JunoCam instrument.
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Thrilling New Images of Jupiter Captured by James Webb Space Telescope
These images were taken by engineers when the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments were being tested
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Winter Solstice Great Conjunction Today: Where, When, and How to Watch
Winter Solstice this year will see a rare astronomical event - the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Google is also celebrating the Winter Solstice and the Great Conjunction with its latest doodle. You might be able to catch a glimpse of the Great Conjunction, happening for the first time in 400 years today, without any special equipment.
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First Giant Exoplanet Found Orbiting Extinguished Star
Astronomers have discovered a planet the size of Jupiter closely orbiting the smouldering remains of a dead star, the first time that an intact exoplanet has been discovered travelling around a white dwarf, according to research published Wednesday.
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Jupiter's Stunning Great Red Spot, Seen Like Never Before
Imagine a storm so vast it could swallow the Earth and so powerful that it has swirled nonstop for 350 years. That is Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
