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January 6, 2020

Incredible Photo of a Sunrise During a Solar Eclipse Looks Like the Ocean Has Horns

Since he was a child, the sky has been a source of fascination for amateur astronomer Elias Chasiotis. Particularly drawn to eclipses, he recently made the journey to Qatar in order to take in the annular solar eclipse. While clouds made the eclipse difficult to photograph, Chasiotis was rewarded with something even more spectacular. As the sun rose over the waters, the eclipse was already in effect, making for a rare optical illusion.

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December 18, 2019

Hold the Planets (and Sun) in Your Hand With This Dazzling Solar System Desk Accessory

A clear starry night is a source of limitless inspiration and beauty.

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November 7, 2019

These Fiery Photos Capture Every Sparking Detail of the Antares Rocket Launch

For most, the opportunity to see a rocket launch would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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October 11, 2019

Bright and Fiery ‘Full Hunter’s Moon’ Will Be Visible This Weekend

Did you know that every month the full moon has a different name? After September's Harvest Moon, stargazers are in for a real treat this weekend when the glowing orange Hunter's Moon will be on full display. On October 13, the sky will be ablaze with this brilliant full moon which peaks at 22:07 pm GMT (5:07 pm EDT) according to the Farmer's Almanac.

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October 1, 2019

NASA Releases Hypnotic GIFs of a Black Hole in Rotation

Off the heels of the first-ever photo of a black hole, NASA has just released incredible new visualizations that are...

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September 4, 2019

World’s First Space Hotel Will Have Artificial Gravity and Open in 2025

Yet another organization is making strides toward helping ordinary citizens spend time in outer space.

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August 23, 2019

Artistically Arranged Time Slice Photos Show the Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, causing our world to be momentarily engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon. The natural phenomenon occurs on Earth only every 18 months on average, but it is estimated that they recur at the same place only once every 360 to 410 years.

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July 29, 2019

Perfectly Timed Photo Captures a Person “Holding” a Total Solar Eclipse

The magic of forced perspective photography can make even the most impossible feats seem real.

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July 23, 2019

Discover Why Neil Armstrong Was Chosen as the First Man to Walk on the Moon

Most Americans are familiar with astronaut Neil Armstrong‘s declaration “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,”...

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July 17, 2019

NASA Releases Incredible Photo of ISS Passing Across the Sun

A photo of the sun with a glimpse of the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth was recently featured by NASA and it would be stunning enough on its own; however, the image is made all the more special because it features the Sun at a time when there are no sunspots. Thanks to Rainee Colacurcio, who captured the photo, the world is able to enjoy this unique moment.

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