Tag Archives: Lowell Observatory

SpaceX’s new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are much brighter than the originals

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Pictured here are diagonal lines caused by the light reflected from 25 Starlink satellites passing through the field of view of a telescope at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona during observations of the galaxy group NGC 5353/4 on May… Read More »

Today is International Asteroid Day and astronomers have plenty to celebrate

Today, astronomers and space enthusiasts around the world collectively marvel at our mercury presence in the universe, especially as it drifts amidst large asteroids like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. June 30 marks Asteroid Day, an annual holiday to reflect on the possibility of a planet-destroying space rock hitting… Read More »

‘Devil Comet’ is about to approach closest distance to Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The unusual horned comet, called the “Devil’s comet” and attracting attention with a series of explosions, will make its closest approach to Earth around 03:00 in the morning on Sunday. Although the comet has not… Read More »

‘Devil Comet’ is about to approach closest distance to Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The unusual horned comet, called the “Devil’s comet” and attracting attention with a series of explosions, will make its closest approach to Earth around 03:00 in the morning on Sunday. Although the comet has not… Read More »