Tagged: astronomers

The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity

Natural disasters / Discussion Point / Space Exploration / Astronomers
March 10, 2024

The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity In the vast expanse of space, countless celestial bodies follow their paths, oblivious to the...

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?

Question / Space Travel / Kids / Science / Space Exploration
October 16, 2023

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’ paradox. John Moore via Getty Images...

Super-Earths are bigger, more common and more habitable than Earth itself – and astronomers are discovering more of the billions they think are out there

Information / Planet Earth / Science / Knowledge / Astronomy
September 19, 2022

Astronomers think the most likely place to find life in the galaxy is on super-Earths, like Kepler-69c, seen in this artist’s rendering. NASA Ames/JPL-CalTech Chris Impey,...

Scientists think there are 300 million habitable planets in the Milky Way and some may be home to intelligent life.

Science / Information / Planet Earth / Discussion Point / Space Exploration / Space Travel
April 30, 2022