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Astronomers mapping interstellar dust in three dimensions have identified a giant spherical void in the Milky Way, roughly ...
Just like there are 50 U.S. states, each with well-defined boundaries, 88 bounded constellations dot the celestial sphere. Of these about 55 of them are visible from mid-northern latitudes and 59 from ...
As more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched, researchers are exploring the odds people could be struck by ...
On a clear night, you might be able to point out a few constellations — maybe the Big Dipper, Orion’s Belt, and your Zodiac sign. But to see the Hulk and Albert Einstein, you’re going to need help ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How many bright stars and constellations can you find in the ...
Manufacturers of small satellites that lack opportunities to build very large constellations say they are seeing growing interest for smaller systems.