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Don’t Miss the Orion 2020 Meteor Shower; Here’s How To See It
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October 19, 2020
Don’t Miss the Orion 2020 Meteor Shower; Here’s How To See It
So, are you ready to make a wish? This month, we will witness a mesmerizing cosmic even; the 2020 Orionids…
One of the Brightest Stars in the Sky–Supergiant Betelgeuse–is Much Closer to Earth Than Previously Thought
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October 16, 2020
One of the Brightest Stars in the Sky–Supergiant Betelgeuse–is Much Closer to Earth Than Previously Thought
There are many stars in the sky, and there’s a saying that there are more stars than grains of sand…
6 Fascinating Recent Astronomical Discoveries You Probably Missed
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September 26, 2020
6 Fascinating Recent Astronomical Discoveries You Probably Missed
Mankind is exploring the universe at an incredibly fast pace. Technology has advanced so much in recent years, it has…
The Strangest Exoplanet Ever Found Could Hide Within the Constellation of Orion
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September 7, 2020
The Strangest Exoplanet Ever Found Could Hide Within the Constellation of Orion
Hidden away within the constellation of Orion is a mysterious planet—orbiting as many as three stars—that could be one of…
Egypt and Orion: Why did the Ancient Egyptians Consider Orion of Great Importance?
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August 14, 2020
Egypt and Orion: Why did the Ancient Egyptians Consider Orion of Great Importance?
About 5000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians established an exceptional civilization. People of this day and age still refer to…
Betelgeuse Probably Isn’t Going to Explode Soon, and Here’s How We Know
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August 14, 2020
Betelgeuse Probably Isn’t Going to Explode Soon, and Here’s How We Know
Betelgeuse, a massive star, the tenth-brightest star in the night sky and, after Rigel, the second-brightest in the constellation of Orion, is probably not going to explode anytime soon. Although…
A Bright Star in the Constellation of Orion is Dimming Mysteriously
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January 24, 2020
A Bright Star in the Constellation of Orion is Dimming Mysteriously
We’ve got another cosmic mystery at our hands. Betelgeuse, the ninth brightest star in the sky and part of the…
This Region of Space Is Empty, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
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January 18, 2019
This Region of Space Is Empty, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
There is an unexplained cosmic phenomenon located 1,500 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Orion. South of the large star-forming region known as…
Here Are 15 of the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
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January 8, 2019
Here Are 15 of the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
Since time immemorial, people on Earth have wondered at the night sky and observed countless celestial bodies move through space.…