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2024 October 21 - Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over California

Posted October 21, 2024 • 00:03:38

In today's image, we see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as seen over California recently. The comet was bright with a prominent tail pointing toward the upper...

2024 October 20 - Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe

Posted October 20, 2024 • 00:04:18

In today's image, we see a simulation of the universe showing the dark matter which is far more prevalent than the ordinary matter that we are used...

2024 October 19 - Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Flys Away

Posted October 19, 2024 • 00:03:54

In today's image, we see images of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as it moves away from Earth and Sun and slowly fades in brightness. It will be hard to see...

2024 October 18 - Most of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Posted October 18, 2024 •

In today's image, we see am image of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. We can see the prominent tail stretching back to the upper left and an anti tail stretching...

2024 October 17 - The Clipper and the Comet

Posted October 17, 2024 •

In today's image, we see the rocket preparing to launch the Europa Clipper to Jupiter. The craft is scheduled to arrive at Jupiter in 2030. In the image,...