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- The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled
on 19th February 2026 at 11:00 pm"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."
- 'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'
by mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 19th February 2026 at 10:06 pm"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."
- Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'
by tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) on 19th February 2026 at 10:00 pmFor the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere.
- Jason Momoa will be serving out cups of Liber-Tea as he joins the 'Helldivers' movie
by stingrayghost@gmail.com (Jeff Spry) on 19th February 2026 at 9:00 pm'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2'
- Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter
on 19th February 2026 at 8:00 pmUsing the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen.
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Astronomy Now
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- Rocket Reentry Leaves Lithium in Earth's Upper Atmosphere
by Jan Hattenbach on 19th February 2026 at 9:42 pmSpace debris are contaminating our atmosphere at very high altitudes – and we don't yet understand the effects. The post Rocket Reentry Leaves Lithium in Earth's Upper Atmosphere appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Europe's RAMSES Mission to Asteroid Apophis Moves Aheadby David Dickinson on 19th February 2026 at 6:49 pm
The RAMSES mission to the asteroid Apophis will launch in 2028 to meet the asteroid before its close encounter with Earth. The post Europe's RAMSES Mission to Asteroid Apophis Moves Ahead appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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- Watch the Young Moon Greet Mercury at Sunsetby Bob King on 18th February 2026 at 5:37 pm
On February 18th, the willowy crescent has a close shave with Mercury, so close that it occults the planet from some U.S. cities. The post Watch the Young Moon Greet Mercury at Sunset appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Bursts as "Ice Volcano" Eruptsby Bob King on 15th February 2026 at 7:34 am
After a recent explosive outburst, Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is bright enough to see in a medium-sized telescope. The post Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Bursts as "Ice Volcano" Erupts appeared first on Sky & Telescope.