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Cosmic Clashes: Hubble's Rare Glimpse into Space Rock Smashups

December 27, 2025

Hubble Space Telescope has captured something extraordinary: the aftermath of two massive space rock collisions near a young star named Fomalhaut. This isn't just any star; it's in our cosmic backyard, just 25 light-years away. That's a staggering 150 trillion kilometers, but in space terms, it's pr

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Celestial Visitors: Asteroids Zoom Past Earth

October 28, 2024

Did you know that Earth is about to have some close encounters with space rocks? In the next few days, five asteroids will fly by our planet. NASA is keeping a close eye on these visitors, sharing details like their size, distance, and when they'll pass by on an online dashboard. What's interesting

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Asteroid Adventure: Four Space Rocks Zoom By Earth Today

October 24, 2024

Today is astronomical day! Four asteroids, including a so-called "city killer, " are scheduled for a close encounter with Earth. They won't hit us, but they'll still make quite the show. The largest, named 2002 NV16, is about the size of the Washington Monument and comes closest at about 2. 8 millio