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The Sun’s Magnetic Field and the Solar Cycle
Sam Atkins
The Sun’s Magnetic Field and the Solar Cycle
Sam Atkins

It was recently determined that the Sun has reached solar maximum in its solar cycle. What does that mean? What is the solar cycle? What causes it? How does it affect us here on Earth?

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Sam Atkins
First Time Seeing the Aurora
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First Time Seeing the Aurora
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Eye Astronomy #3: The Constellations
Harford Astro
Eye Astronomy #3: The Constellations
Harford Astro
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ESA’s Hera Mission (Updated)
Sam Atkins
ESA’s Hera Mission (Updated)
Sam Atkins

ESA's Hera mission has launched! This is a follow up to the NASA DART mission which intentionally impacted a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022. This spacecraft is being sent to investigate the aftermath and will provide invaluable insight into how best to protect Earth from rogue asteroids.

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Sam Atkins
The Europa Clipper Mission (Updated)
Sam Atkins
The Europa Clipper Mission (Updated)
Sam Atkins

The Europa Clipper mission has launched! If you haven’t heard of this, don’t worry! Read here to learn what it is and why you should be excited. For updates on the mission’s progress, check the very bottom of the article.

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