The first eclipse of 2015 is coming right up on Friday, March 20th, and may provide a unique challenge for solar energy production across Europe.
Space Exploration
Mar 13, 2015
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On 20 March a total eclipse of the Sun will take place, visible from the North Atlantic Ocean. Observers in the UK and Ireland will see a partial solar eclipse, with up to 97% of the Sun blocked out. This will be the deepest ...
Space Exploration
Mar 11, 2015
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Scientists at the University of Reading are turning the skies of Britain into a giant weather experiment as the country experiences a solar eclipse later this month - but they need your help.
Space Exploration
Mar 4, 2015
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Imagine: An entire UK plunged into darkness. Narrative for a science fiction trailer? Not at all. In parts of Europe, said Mirror Online, almost 90 per cent of the sun's rays will be blocked.
Did you hear the one about last month's 'supermoon?'
Space Exploration
Feb 19, 2015
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A truly fascinating event may be in the offing this month.
Astronomy
Jan 15, 2015
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Now in its seventh year of compilation and the second year running on Universe Today, we're proud to feature our list of astronomical happenings for the coming year. Print it, bookmark it, hang it on your fridge or observatory ...
Space Exploration
Dec 24, 2014
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A study of "MY Camelopardalis" binary system, published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, shows that the most massive stars are made up by merging with other smaller stars, as predicted by theoretical models.
Astronomy
Dec 5, 2014
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Where will YOU be on August 21st, 2017?
Space Exploration
Nov 21, 2014
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Astronomers with the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) captured pictures not only of Thursday's partial solar eclipse, but also of the "monster" sized active region or ...
Space Exploration
Oct 27, 2014
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