RSSArchive for February, 2013

GALLERY: Light and dark in the Milky Way

GALLERY: Light and dark in the Milky Way

This dark interstellar cloud has a starry lining.

| Feb 18, 2013 | Comments 0
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Image showing Pluto's known moons

Name Pluto’s moons

Astronomers are calling on the public to suggest names for Pluto’s two tiniest moons.

| Feb 12, 2013 | Comments 0
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2012 DA14 trajectory past Earth

NASA to keep watch on asteroid

Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be under intense scrutiny as it zips past Earth this week.

| Feb 12, 2013 | Comments 0
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WISE image of the Orion Nebula

GALLERY: Orion’s fiery sword

WISE space observatory reveals the hot and turbulent environment of the Orion Nebula

| Feb 08, 2013 | Comments 0
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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft

Next-gen spacecraft on display in Florida

Prototype Orion crewed craft, and second operational Dragon cargo craft.

| Feb 04, 2013 | Comments 0
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Two people observing the night sky

What’s up? Night sky for February 2013

When and where to see the Moon and planets this month.

| Feb 01, 2013 | Comments 0
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