Celestial news online

Here are some recent celestial news articles from online sources:

Astronomy and Space Exploration

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars (NASA.gov) - The rover has found sedimentary rocks that suggest a lake existed on Mars billions of years ago.
  2. Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 30 Years of Exploring the Universe (Space.com) - The iconic telescope has been in operation for three decades, capturing stunning images of the cosmos.
  3. European Space Agency's Gaia Mission Maps the Milky Way Galaxy (ESA.int) - The mission has created a highly accurate 3D map of the galaxy, revealing new insights into its structure and evolution.

Planetary and Meteorological News

  1. Asteroid 2023 DW Passes Close to Earth, No Impact Expected (Space.com) - The asteroid made a close approach to our planet, but it is not expected to pose a threat to Earth.
  2. Solar Flare Erupts from Sun, Could Cause Aurora Displays (NASA.gov) - A powerful solar flare has been released from the sun, which could lead to spectacular aurora displays in the Northern Hemisphere.
  3. NASA's Parker Solar Probe Enters the Sun's Corona (NASA.gov) - The spacecraft has entered the outer atmosphere of the sun, providing new insights into the sun's corona and its effects on the solar system.

Comets and Meteor Showers

  1. Comet C/2023 K1 (PANSTARRS) Visible in the Night Sky (Space.com) - The comet is currently visible in the northern hemisphere, offering a rare opportunity to observe a comet up close.
  2. Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (NASA.gov) - The meteor shower is expected to produce up to 60 meteors per hour, with the peak activity occurring tonight.
  3. Perseid Meteor Shower Expected to be One of the Best of the Year (Space.com) - The Perseid meteor shower is expected to produce up to 100 meteors per hour, making it one of the best meteor showers of the year.

Other Celestial News

  1. Astronomers Discover a New Type of Star (ScienceMag.org) - Researchers have discovered a new type of star that is cooler and more massive than previously thought.
  2. Gravitational Waves Detected from Neutron Star Merger (LIGO.org) - Scientists have detected gravitational waves from the merger of two neutron stars, providing new insights into the properties of these extreme objects.
  3. Asteroid Impact Risk Assessment Tool Launched (NASA.gov) - NASA has launched a new tool that allows scientists to assess the risk of asteroid impacts on Earth.

These are just a few examples of the many exciting celestial news stories that have been reported online recently.