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- Light Pollution is Missing From New Zealand’s New Planning Laws. That’s a Problem. 11 February 2026(And we can do something about it.) The post Light Pollution is Missing From New Zealand’s New Planning Laws. That’s a Problem. appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@milkywaykiwi
- Three Siblings, Three Fates: Earth, Mars, and Venus 31 August 2025Life needs CHNOPS, the six essential elements Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, and Sulphur. Curiosity found them on ancient Mars, but a new study shows Earth was born without them. Only a lucky impact with Theia made our world habitable. In contrast, Venus never stood a chance. Meet the three planetary siblings and discover why […]@milkywaykiwi
- 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