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2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech

2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech

This solar eclipse was created by 2 satellites flying in formation, allowing astronomers to photograph the Sun’s corona.

04.08.2025 2

The Conversation

Christopher Palma

In what order did the planets in our solar system form?

The biggest planets hogged a lot of the raw materials and were fully formed first.

19.05.2025 3

The Conversation

Christopher Palma

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work

If you have visited an island like one of the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti or Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, you may have noticed how small...

20.12.2024 3

The Conversation

Christopher Palma