3+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) Alien, Predator, Star Wars, Marvel and many more " this streaming deal starts before Black Friday and gives you full access to best sci-fi franchises on the planet. Get a subscription to Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited for just $29.99 a month. As well as the classic Star Wars, Alien and Predator movies, these sci-fi franchises are still producing excellent new shows and movies which are all available to watch in this bundle. What's more, this streaming deal comes. Save $72 on a 12-month subscription to Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited, and get access to a host of brilliant sci-fi shows and movies, plus an array of sports channels. It's not all Disney Plus shows, of course; there's plenty of great sci-fi TV on Hulu too. The channel is home to Futurama, The Handmaid's Tale, Paradise, Rick and Morty, Legion, Firefly,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at'Space.com.'Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods. High atop the arid plateaus of Chile's Atacama Desert, one of humanity's most powerful astronomical instruments peers into the depths of the cosmos: the Very Large Telescope (VLT). Operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the VLT has long been at the forefront of astronomical discovery, as scientists use its cutting-edge technology to explore distant galaxies, and some, like our own Milky Way, that are closer to home. Three of the VLT's massive domes were recently treated to this view of the Milky Way. Above the observatory, a soft green and red glow, known as airglow, helps to tinge the horizon. Airglow…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (438+ words) Eros will pass within 2 degrees of the Andromeda Galaxy's core on Nov. 30. The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a great choice for exploring distant solar system objects and you can currently get it for $200 off during the Black Friday sales! Check out our Black Friday deals page for more! Tune in on Sunday (Nov. 30) to see live telescopic views as the near-Earth asteroid (433) Eros appears to buzz the Andromeda Galaxy, courtesy of a livestream hosted by the Virtual Telescope Institute in partnership with the Asteroid Foundation. Sunday's livestream is due to start at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT) and will feature expert commentary from Virtual Telescope Project founder Gianluca Masi alongside live views of Andromeda and Eros taken from the organization's wide-field robotic telescopes in Manciano, Italy " weather permitting, of course. "Having such an important near-Earth asteroid just a couple of degrees away from the…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago (140+ words) Satellites are becoming more and more common in our atmosphere, but how much do you know about them? From the earliest artificial satellites to today's sophisticated space telescopes and GPS constellations, these marvels of engineering have revolutionized how we communicate, navigate, observe, and explore. Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, each designed for a specific mission. Some monitor weather patterns and natural disasters, others beam your favorite shows to your living room, and a few even help scientists unlock the secrets of the universe. But how much do you really know about their history, technology, and impact on our daily lives? Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the wonders above, this quiz will test your knowledge of the machines that keep watch over Earth and beyond. Try it out below and see how well you score!...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (106+ words) This breathtaking view of the night sky shows the growing challenge that satellites pose to ground-based astronomy The Gemini North Observatory is one-half of the international Gemini Observatory, paired with its southern twin in Chile. Over the decades, Gemini North has contributed to advancements in exoplanet imaging, black hole research and the study of the early universe. Gemini North resides at Mauna Kea in Hawaii. For astronomers using these telescopes, when looking up into the night sky, these streaks might just be the next hurdle " or the next breakthrough " when studying our cosmos. You can learn more about ground-based observatories and satellite streaks....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (606+ words) I've rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals from telescopes to Lego to help you find the ideal gift for your space-obsessed loved one. With Black Friday upon us, we've spent days scouring the internet for the best Black Friday deals, covering telescopes, binoculars, drones, star projectors, Lego sets and so much more. And, as now is the perfect time to think about buying your Christmas gifts, we've put together this handy guide to gift buying in order to save you lots of dollars. If you have any family or friends who are space fans, this is the page for you. We've rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals that we feel will make ideal Christmas gifts. Whether you're looking for a budget option or a premium one, we've got you covered. Kat has been freelancing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (148+ words) This quiz explores the world's most powerful telescopes and observatories " on Earth and beyond. Long before space travel, we looked up and wondered. Telescopes became our first spacecraft " tools that let us explore the universe without leaving the ground. Today, observatories span the globe, perched on remote peaks and buried underground, each one designed to peel back the layers of cosmic mystery. But Earth isn't the only place we've set up shop. Space-based telescopes like Hubble, James Webb, and Chandra orbit far above the atmosphere, capturing images and data that ground-based scopes could only dream of. Together, these instruments have revealed black holes, distant galaxies and the birthplaces of stars. Whether you're a casual stargazer or a full-blown astrophile, this quiz will challenge your cosmic curiosity and maybe even expand your mental field of view. Try it out below and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) The images gives us a fresh perspective on our home galaxy and the instruments exploring it. Our vantage point within the Milky Way means that, unlike views of distant galaxies, we experience a sky rich in complexity, with swirling dust and the faint glow of countless stellar remnants. For centuries humanity has looked upward at the Milky Way's bright band and sought to understand its structure, composition and place in our universe. Thanks to modern technology, observatories are advancing their reach. The National Science Foundation's NOIRLab is a hub for ground-based optical and infrared astronomy, providing telescopes and data infrastructure that enable discoveries across stars, galaxies, dark matter, exoplanets and more. One of those ground-based telescopes is the Rubin Observatory, named after famed astronomer Vera Rubin. Unlike other telescopes, the Rubin Observatory is working to capture the night sky in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) The Orion crew module gets stacked onto the Space Launch System in preparation for the upcoming Artemis 2 mission in early 2026. NASA has reached one of its key steps on the road to returning humans to the moon, as NASA's Exploration Ground Systems team successfully lifted and integrated the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The operation marks a major step toward the Artemis 2 mission, which is set to send astronauts around the moon in early 2026. This image was taken at High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis 2 is a foundational step toward establishing a sustained human presence on and around the moon. Its success will support future construction of the Gateway lunar orbiting platform, development of lunar surface infrastructure and preparation for eventual crewed missions to Mars, according…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (193+ words) This image shows Euclid's capability to explore both our cosmic neighborhood and the deep universe beyond. A vast, star-forming cloud in the constellation Orion has been unveiled in stunning detail by the European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope, offering a rare look at the turbulent birthplace of young stars hidden behind curtains of cosmic dust. The new image captures a swath of the dark nebula LDN 1641, where dense pockets of interstellar gas are actively collapsing to form new suns. Euclid's primary task is bold and cosmological in scope: create the most extensive 3D map of the universe ever made, tracing billions of galaxies to uncover the influence of dark matter and dark energy, unseen forces shaping cosmic evolution. But along the way, the spacecraft is also returning exquisite views of objects much closer to home. This dark nebula is located in…...