Geminids meteor shower peaks this week: What you should know to see the show

The peak shower will appear to the east, coming out of the Gemini constellation, between 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday, and will last ...
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Web VPython: Drawing the celestial sphere in Python physics

Learn how to draw the Celestial Sphere using Web VPython in Python Physics! This guide will walk you through creating a stunning 3D representation of the night sky, perfect for astronomy enthusiasts ...

How a Man Convicted of Running a Latin American Narco State Landed a Pardon

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández’s unusual network of Trump allies and MAGA influencers helped deliver an ...
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Giant rotating string of galaxies is 'probably the largest spinning object' in the known universe

A giant rotating filament of the cosmic web may be the largest spinning structure ever seen, and could help reveal how ...
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Discovery at Oldest Observatory in the Americas Pushes Back Origins of Peruvian Astronomy

Peru's Ministry of Culture has confirmed a groundbreaking discovery that rewrites the history of ancient astronomy in the Americas. Archaeologists working at the Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex ...

What to get the stargazer in your life for the holidays in 2025

This year’s WTOP “Gift Ideas for Stargazers,” coincides with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, to possibly help get the best deals for that special someone on your holiday gift list that loves the ...