Webb telescope spots huge star about to go supernova

Perseverance rover films Ingenuity helicopter flight | Webb telescope spots huge star about to go supernova | Space quiz! NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spied on a giant star's dying days. What is the name of rare stars that are in the process of casting off their outer layers, resulting in characteristic halos of gas and dust? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version March 15, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Perseverance rover films Ingenuity helicopter flight (NASA/JPL-Caltech) The helicopter made its 47th flight, putting it well within sight of making 50 launches on the Red Planet. Full Story: Space (3/14)  Webb telescope spots huge star about to go supernova (NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team) The star is about 30 times more massive than our sun and has already shed 10 suns' worth of gas and dust. Full Story: Space (3/14)  POLL QUESTION: Space quiz! NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spied on a giant star's dying days. What is the name of rare stars that are in the process of casting off their outer layers, resulting in characteristic halos of gas and dust? Learn the answer here! Wolf-Rayet stars White dwarf stars Red supergiants Quasars Space Deal of the Day One of the best binoculars for kids on sale now just $30 (Tantse Walter) At almost half price, we've named the Occer 12x25 after we were happily impressed during our review so we'd recommend this deep discount while stocks last Full Story: Space (3/14)  Skywatching Gamma Normid meteors peak for southern hemisphere (Douglas Cliff/Getty Images) The annual meteor shower known as the Gamma Normids (γ-Normids) peaks this year on Wednesday (March 15), providing a challenging target for patient Southern Hemisphere skywatchers. Full Story: Space (3/15)  Spaceflight International Space Station maneuvers to dodge space junk (NASA) It was the second such maneuver in a week for the orbiting lab. Full Story: Space (3/14)  Science & Astronomy Scientists hail DART success after historic asteroid crash (NASA/Johns Hopkins APL) The battered asteroid Dimorphos also has five newly named boulders. Full Story: Space (3/14)  SpaceX SpaceX launches fresh Dragon cargo ship to space station (NASA TV) SpaceX's CRS-27 cargo mission lifted off on time Tuesday (March 14) from Florida. Full Story: Space (3/13)  SpaceX's Starship has 50% chance on 1st orbital flight (SpaceX) The first-ever orbital mission of SpaceX's huge new Starship vehicle will basically be a coin flip, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk. Full Story: Space (3/14)  Technology Suspected US hypersonic missile test launch scrubbed (USAF) An unusual navigation warning sparked interest in a planned clandestine test launch. Full Story: Space (3/15)  Entertainment Futurama reboot on Hulu: Cast, where to watch, & more (Know Your Meme) The Futurama reboot on Hulu isn't far away and here's everything we know about it from release date, cast, how to watch and more. Full Story: Space (3/14)    Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036