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Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
What Is a Black Hole? Here’s Our Guide for Earthlings
Welcome to the place of no return — a region in space where the gravitational pull…
The Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies
It can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might…
Trilobites: A Violent Splash of Magma That May Have Made the Moon
The object thought to have formed our lunar companion may have smashed into a baby Earth…
Trilobites: Gas That Makes a Mountain Breathe Fire Is Turning Up Around the World
A group of scientists have found unusual types of methane escaping from the deep earth in…
How to Celebrate the Moon Landing, From Coast to Coast
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of mankind’s giant leap, and NASA centers, museums and even…
Tip: How to Prepare Yourself for Space
Rehearse basic bodily functions (use a diaper). Get counseling in advance. Click here for…
The Lyrids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies
It can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might…
Geraldyn M. Cobb, Who Found a Glass Ceiling in Space, Dies at 88
She was as qualified as any man to be an astronaut and passed all the tests,…
Critic’s Pick: Celestial Visions on the Met Roof
High above Manhattan, Alicja Kwade’s planetary sculpture captures the music of the spheres. Click here for…