The FASTEST growing supermassive black hole EVER found | Night Sky News March 2024
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Night Sky News for March 2024 discusses upcoming celestial events, including visible planets, a total solar eclipse, and bright comets, while also highlighting NASA's latest space tools and Intuitive Machines' successful moon landing. The text also delves into budget constraints facing the National Science Foundation, potential impacts on US astronomy, and the significance of a recently discovered supermassive black hole and quasars in expanding our understanding of the universe.
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Special eclipse glasses are essential to safely view the total solar eclipse on April 8th, preventing permanent eye damage from direct sun exposure.
The dilemma faced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in choosing between funding the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in Chile or the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in Hawaii will significantly impact the future of US astronomy, potentially limiting access to cutting-edge observatories.
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Recent questions
How can I safely view a solar eclipse?
Use special eclipse glasses.
What is the purpose of the Adi Rover on the moon?
Study radio frequencies and test navigation methods.
What is the significance of the Giant Magellan Telescope?
Advancements in ground-based astronomy.
How do quasars contribute to astronomical research?
Provide insights into distant objects.
What is the impact of NASA's budget cuts on scientific missions?
Premature phasing out of the Chandra X-ray Telescope.