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The James Webb Space Telescope: How It Changed Our View of Exoplanets

The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope marked a turning point in the study of exoplanets. Before Webb, astronomers could detect many distant worlds, but understanding their true nature…

deka December 27, 2025

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Atmospheric Spectroscopy: How Scientists Read the Chemistry of Distant Worlds

Atmospheric spectroscopy is one of the most powerful tools in modern astronomy and planetary science. It allows scientists to study the composition, structure, and physical properties of planetary atmospheres without…

deka December 27, 2025

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Asteroid Threat: How Can Earth Be Protected?

Asteroid impacts are among the few natural disasters capable of causing global consequences, which is why planetary defense has become an important scientific and strategic priority. While large asteroid collisions…

deka December 24, 2025

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Jupiter and Saturn: The Formation History of Their Moons

Jupiter and Saturn are not only the largest planets in the Solar System but also the centers of complex miniature planetary systems formed by their numerous moons. These satellites range…

deka December 24, 2025

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Mercury: Why Does the Closest Planet to the Sun Have Ice?

At first glance, Mercury seems like the last place in the Solar System where ice could exist. As the planet closest to the Sun, its surface can heat up to…

deka December 24, 2025

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MESSENGER Mission: Exploring the Secrets of Mercury

The MESSENGER mission marked a turning point in humanity’s understanding of Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet of the Solar System. For decades, Mercury remained one of the least explored…

deka December 24, 2025

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Why Comets Are So Fascinating for Researchers

Comets are among the most intriguing objects in the Solar System, often described as frozen messengers from its earliest history. These icy bodies travel along elongated orbits, occasionally approaching the…

deka December 24, 2025

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Why the Moon Is So Fascinating for People on Earth

The Moon has captivated humanity since the earliest days of civilization, serving as a constant presence in the night sky and a powerful symbol in culture, science, and imagination. As…

deka December 24, 2025

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What Lies Beyond the Solar System?

For centuries, humanity believed the Solar System marked the boundary of the known universe, but modern astronomy has revealed that it is only a tiny island within a vast cosmic…

deka December 23, 2025

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The Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud: Icy Worlds at the Edge of the Solar System

Far beyond the orbit of Neptune lies a vast and mysterious region of the Solar System, populated by frozen remnants from its formation. These distant domains—the Kuiper Belt and the…

deka December 23, 2025