The history of a science – in this case Astronomy – is the history of attempts to find a theoretical, rational model that is capable…
When Is August 2021’s Full Moon? Meaning of the Name Sturgeon Moon Explained
This month’s full moon is called the sturgeon moon, and there are a few weeks to go before it rises in the sky. The sturgeon…
Jupiter X-Ray Aurora Mystery Solved, After 40 Years
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Scientists Detect Light Being Ejected From Behind Black Hole, Proving Einstein’s Theory Correct
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