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British stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and Perseid shower

A comparable eclipse will not be seen again for 54 years.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Astronomers discover new ‘black hole star’

PARIS - Astronomers announced on Wednesday that they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a "black hole star", potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse

More than 90% of the sun was obscured throughout Scotland at the peak of the eclipse.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Farthest 'black hole star' ever found could help solve the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dot mystery

A distant black hole star is providing strong evidence that these objects lie at the hearts of the mysterious little red dots found shortly after the Big Bang by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Space · Aug 12

Green comet caught soaring over Namibia | Space photo of the day for Aug. 12, 2026

A shot so spectacular it will leave other astrophotographers green with envy.

Space · Aug 12

The Most Extraordinary Solar Eclipse Photos Captured Over The Years That Changed History (15 Pics)

With today's solar eclipse drawing the attention of millions around the world, it's the perfect opportunity to look back at the extraordinary eclipses that changed the course of science and photography. For thousands of years, total solar eclipses inspired fear, myths, and religious interpretations. Many of the greatest breakthroughs in…

Bored Panda · Aug 12

SpaceX wraps Starlink double header day with the launch of 24 Starlink satellites from California

SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink global internet satellite constellation to orbit from California on Aug. 11, wrapping the second Starlink launch of the day.

Space · Aug 12

Cambridge University ‘tried to shut down whistleblower’ – tribunal

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Evening Standard · Aug 12

Special eclipse glasses sell out at major retailers – how to watch spectacle safely

Specialist glasses have sold out at major retailers ahead of the best solar eclipse in decades

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Elon Musk Wants Moon Travel to Become Something ‘Anyone’ Can Do as Starship Targets 100-Ton Deliveries to the Lunar Surface

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk says he wants Moon travel to become accessible to "anyone" as the company’s Starship architecture is designed to deliver up to 100 tons of cargo directly to the lunar surface with on-orbit refueling.

Benzinga · Aug 12