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Based on data from the Cassini spacecraft mission, a Southwest Research Institute scientist has uncovered evidence of a liquid internal ocean on a tiny moon of Saturn called Mimas.
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A NASA spacecraft sent out to collect rocks from an asteroid seems to have nabbed a lot of material, but there's now an unexpected problem — a flap isn't closing because some rocks are stuck.
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"Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism" lists 35 sites around the world where people can see the stars, planets, and northern lights without light pollution from cities and towns.
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A powerful telescope is taking shape in the Chilean Andes. When finished, it will repeatedly image huge swaths of the sky, searching for rare events such as merging stars and other events.
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Nothing escapes the black hole, or so we thought. According to new findings from the National Aeronautical and Space Administration, the agency - using…
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UPDATE, 12.9.15: This event is being postponed due to a weather forecast that calls for a 100% chance of rain on Saturday night. We will reschedule the…
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Astronomers using telescopes in Hawaii and California have found two exoplanets orbiting a star a mere 54 light-years away. The discovery is important for two big reasons.
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A new event is coming to the San Antonio Southeast Side this weekend. Star gazers are hoping a clear night with fewer city lights will provide the perfect…