The Messier 27 (M27) nebula, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier in 1764 and is one of the brightest and closest planetary nebulae to Earth. A planetary nebula is a type of emission… Continua a leggere
The M51 nebula, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy was discovered in 1773 by Charles Messier, who noted its spiral structure, making it one of the first galaxies to be identified as such…. Continua a leggere
Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear or the Little Dipper, is a small constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is part of the larger constellation Ursa Major, or the Great Bear, which is one of the oldest and most well-known constellations in the sky. Ursa Minor… Continua a leggere
Cygnus is a constellation in the northern sky, which is named after the swan in Greek mythology. It is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, as it contains several bright stars that form the shape of a cross. The constellation is visible in the summer and… Continua a leggere
Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a prominent constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the oldest known constellations, having been recorded by the ancient Greeks over 2,000 years ago. The constellation is most easily recognized by its seven brightest stars, which form… Continua a leggere
Taurus is a constellation in the northern hemisphere, one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for “bull,” and it is represented by the symbol ♉. The constellation is best known for its brightest star, Aldebaran, which is an orange giant located… Continua a leggere
Gemini is a constellation in the northern sky, one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for “twins,” and it is represented by the symbol ♊. The constellation is best known for its two brightest stars, Castor and Pollux, which are both… Continua a leggere
The Orion constellation is one of the most recognized and celebrated constellations in the night sky. It is located on the celestial equator and is visible from most places on Earth. The constellation is named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Orion is visible in the night sky from… Continua a leggere
Exploring the Potential of ZTF for C/2022 E3: What We Know So Far The Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) is a powerful tool for studying transient phenomena in the night sky. In particular, it has the potential to provide valuable insights into the behavior of comets, such as C/2022 E3. This… Continua a leggere
Introduction Exploring the Potential of the Mars Sample Return Mission The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission has the potential to be an invaluable scientific endeavour, as it could provide researchers with a wealth of data that could help to answer some of the most pressing questions about the red planet…. Continua a leggere
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il primo romanzo di fantascienza di munistellar
Nell’oscurità di un rifugio scavato nelle profondità di un antico laboratorio di biocontenimento, Sara Evans osservava il mondo esterno attraverso i monitor di sicurezza, ormai logori e intermittenti. Sopra di loro, la città era solo un’ombra di ciò che era stata un tempo….
