The Accidental Discovery That Changed Our Understanding of Space

On March 10, 1977, a routine observation led to a groundbreaking discovery that reshaped planetary science forever. Astronomers James Elliot, Edward Dunham, and Jessica Mink were studying Uranus using the Kuiper Airborne Observatory, a telescope mounted on a high-altitude plane. They were observing a phenomenon known as stellar occultation—when a planet moves in front of … Read more

NASA Astronaut Captures Breathtaking View of the Milky Way from Space

Gazing at the night sky is always a magical experience, but witnessing it from space takes it to another level. NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently captured a mesmerizing image of the Milky Way from the International Space Station (ISS), offering a rare and stunning perspective of our galaxy from orbit. Using a specialized camera with … Read more

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