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- The Rocky Road to Mars 31 August 2025Mars's mantle contains ancient fragments up to 4km wide from its formation—preserved like geological fossils from the planet's violent early history. The post The Rocky Road to Mars appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@milkywaykiwi
- Cosmic Rays and Muons 29 August 2025Cosmic rays are hitting the atmosphere constantly. One of the products of the collisions is muons, and we can detect muons on the surface of the Earth to learn about the cosmic rays. The post Cosmic Rays and Muons appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@space_samuel
- NGC6025 – A Cool Star Cluster To View 22 August 2025NGC6025 is an beautiful open cluster close to Beta Trianguli Australis in Triangulum Australe. Visible with binoculars and great in a telescope, well worth a look. The post NGC6025 – A Cool Star Cluster To View appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@space_samuel
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