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A cosmic beast revealed: See the galaxy of the 1st black hole pictured
April 10, 2019, will be a historic date in the history of science as it was the day humanity saw the first ever image of a supermassive black hole. You can appreciate today’s EHT image even more after viewing two videos and seeing what the parent galaxy, M-87, looks like.
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Column: Join in on “Earth Hour 2019” tonight
On Saturday night, millions across the globe will shut off their lights for “Earth Hour,” an annual event that brings attention to our planet and nature. “We need events like this to remind us that we — humans — are just part of the planet,” WTOP’s Greg Redfern says.
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Is 2019 the dawn of a new Space Age?
It has been almost eight years since the last flight of the space shuttle program took place but new projects by NASA, SpaceX, Boeing and SpaceIL could signal the dawn of a new Space Age.
1 month ago -
NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years
NASA’s longest-running rover on Mars, Opportunity, has been pronounced dead, 15 years after it landed on the red planet.
2 months ago -
Coming Sunday night: Not just any total lunar eclipse
Greg Redfern is calling is the full wolf supermoon total lunar eclipse, and it doesn’t just sound cool — he says it’ll look cool. Here’s when and how to watch.
3 months ago -
Ultima Thule New Year flyby is top 2018 space story
As 2018 draws to a merciful close, the astronomical world is centered on the New Horizons spacecraft team as it zeros in on a world the size of D.C., in the far reaches of our solar system.
4 months ago -
Nancy Grace Roman, involved with Hubble telescope, dies
Roman was the first chief of astronomy in the office of space science at NASA headquarters and was the first woman to hold an executive position at the agency.
4 months ago -
Dear Apollo 8: Save the year again
“The legacy of Apollo 8 is that space makes us attempt daring things as a result of earthly human events,” WTOP’s Greg Redfern writes, 50 years since the mission brought the world together on Christmas Eve. “Let us hope and collectively strive for once again being so daring.”
4 months ago -
The winter solstice brings a planetary symphony
The winter solstice, the highest Moon of the year and three bright planets — it’s going to be quite a weekend in the skies. Greg Redfern explains it all.
4 months ago -
Science gifts for the stargazers in your life
OK, Santa. You have a lover of skywatching and space on your list. What’cha gonna do? Here’s just the thing to help you out: time-proven presents for that admirer of all things out of this world.
4 months ago -
In the skies this week: Meteors galore and a green comet
If you can find skies dark enough, try your luck at spotting Comet 46P/Wirtanen on Sunday, passing through between Earth and the Sun this week.
4 months ago -
The best places to view the moon on ‘International Observe the Moon Night’
From your backyard to the National Air and Space Museum, here’s where you can celebrate ‘International Observe the Moon Night.’
6 months ago -
Autumn’s arrival means more time to enjoy the night sky
After a stormy, humid summer, fall officially arrives Saturday at 9:54 p.m. EDT — and the sun begins its annual southward drift. It’s a great season for gazing at the heavens.
7 months ago -
Shenandoah National Park hosts Night Sky Festival, Perseid shower views
Want to see the stars? Shenandoah National Park is packed with events, especially for folks headed to the park for the Night Sky Festival.
9 months ago -
Moon light, Mars bright: Sky show features lunar eclipse, red planet
On Friday night, skywatchers worldwide can see Mars rise in the southeast at sunset. And, for those in the Eastern Hemisphere, the sky will also feature the longest total lunar eclipse of this century.
9 months ago
