Astronomy

September 11, 2020

Spectacular Winners of the 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its 12th year, the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition continues to impress. With over 5,000 entries from astrophotographers around the world, the level of competition was high. But in the end, French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the home top prize for photographing our neighboring galaxy. His incredible photo of the Andromeda Galaxy is a creative look at the galaxy that's closest to our own.

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July 27, 2020

Amazing Video Shows the Earth and the Moon’s Perspective of Each Other

Gazing at the moon via telescope, photography, or simply lying out in an open field is a majestic perspective we earthlings are commonly afforded. Although we long to experience seeing the earth from the moon's perspective, the reality is that public trips to the moon are yet to exist. However, there just may be a solution thanks to the innovative mind of planetary scientist James O’Donoghue.

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June 3, 2020

Stuffed Dinosaur on Historic SpaceX Launch Serves a More Important Purpose Than You Think

When NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were launched toward the ISS on Saturday, they weren't alone. Joining them on the SpaceX mission was a stuffed toy named Tremor. The sequined dinosaur was first seen during flight preparations, as he sat in one of the rocket's seats. Now, he can be seen floating around during videos provided by the crew. So how did this dinosaur hitch a ride on the historic space launch?

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