Monday

Mystery Deepens as China Denies Owning Space Junk Set to Crash Into Moon

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China on Monday denied responsibility for a rocket set to slam into the Moon, after experts said the piece of space junk likely came from Beijing’s lunar exploration program. Astronomers initially thought the wayward object was a chunk of a SpaceX rocket that blasted off seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing … Read more

These photos of SpaceX’s Monday launch and rocket landing are amazing

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SpaceX’s launch of an Italian Earth-observation satellite was worth the wait. SpaceX originally aimed to launch the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 (CSG-2) satellite on Thursday (Jan. 27), but bad weather forced scrubs on three consecutive days.  Mother Nature cooperated on Sunday (Jan. 30) but a rogue cruise liner didn’t, straying into the “no-go zone” downrange … Read more

‘Deltacron’ Hybrid Virus Almost Certainly Doesn’t Exist, Scientists Say

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Experts said Monday that an alleged hybrid coronavirus mutation dubbed “Deltacron” reportedly discovered in a Cyprus lab is most likely the result of a lab contamination, and not a new worrying variant.   Cypriot media reported the discovery Saturday, describing it as having “the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the … Read more

Celestron telescopes & binoculars deals: Cyber Monday discounts & what’s in stock

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If you’re hunting for a Celestron telescope, or even binoculars, then this guide will help you to choose a high-quality instrument destined to offer years of high-quality skywatching, while making the most of discounts.  Celestron, alongside Meade Instruments, Orion, Vixen and Sky-Watcher, is one of the most popular telescope companies around with a plethora of … Read more