Space Updates
Exciting Space Updates
James Webb just discovered strange molecules on exoplanet K2-18b called dimethyl sulfide that can only be made by sea creatures!
There could be space fish! The amazing James Webb Telescope has found the most convincing evidence yet! On Exoplanet K2-18b, there are some strange substances that could be clues to the existence of life on other planets. Learn more HERE
February 28th, 2025 Look to the sky for A Rare Planetary Alignment - A Planet Parade!
Seven Planets will all be aligned in the sky on February 28th, 2025! You can watch live here, or if you have a clear sky - You'll see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune! Learn more.
James Web Telescope just discovered a rare Super-Venus exoplanet called GJ 1214 b 48 light years away
James Webb Telescope has been making amazing discoveries! Like this one - A New Exoplanet - Super Venus. Learn More.
Astronomers Discover a Christmas Tree Cluster and Wreath Nebula
Astronomers have found two very festive nebulae/star clusters: The Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cosmic Wreath!
Learn more here: Christmas Tree Cluster
Hubble and Webb Get Closer Look at Vega
A joint Hubble and JWST project to learn more about the dusty disk around the bright star Vega has found a surprising lack of planets, as evidenced by the disk and surrounding halo being filled with a snow of tiny particles.
Europa Clipper Probe Launch
The Europa clipper probe launched on October 14th, 2024 and will arrive at Europa 9Jupiter's moon) by 2030. It will search for areas under its surface where life is possible. (aka Space Fish!) Can't wait to see what they find!
-Special thanks to Logan for the update!
Learn more HERE
New planet Discovered - TOI-733b
Scientists discovered a new planet! It is 245 light-years away and is named TOI-733b. It has an ocean! How Cool!
Nasa's Curiosity Rover Discovers Sulfur Crystals on Mars!
The Curiosity Rover drove over a martian rock that cracked open to reveal yellow sulfur crystals! Read more about it HERE
Weird Galaxy Discovered by Webb Telescope
The James Webb Telescope just discovered that a galaxy named GS-NDG-9422 (9422), has an unusual light signature suggesting that its gas shines brighter than its stars! How weird! Learn more HERE