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Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is not only a fascinating astronomical object but also plays a crucial role in protecting the Earth from potentially catastrophic asteroid impacts. Jupiter's immense size and strong gravitational pull make it a natural shield against asteroids and comets that could threaten our planet. When asteroids and comets enter our solar system, they are subject to the gravitational forces of all the planets, including Jupiter. Due to Jupiter's enormous mass, its gravitational pull is much stronger than that of Earth, and it can significantly alter the trajectory of incoming objects. Jupiter's gravitational pull...

  C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a long period comet from the Oort cloud that was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility on 2 March 2022. The comet has a bright green glow around its nucleus which is due to the effect of sunlight on its molecules, especially diatomic carbon and cyanogen. For the first time in 50,000 years Comet C/2022 E3 (ZFT) on Jun 31, 2023 ASB photographer and asteroid hunter Anthony Wright captured the comet in the night sky. 27 million miles of our planet with a 200 mm lens on a Canon 5D mark 4.  

The Pillars of Creation are a region within the Eagle Nebula's M16, also known as the "Star Queen Nebula," where it is believed new stars and planetary systems are forming. These pillars, made up of hydrogen, helium, and other elements, are being shaped by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from the massive, young stars called the "Trapezium," which are stripping away outer layers of gas and dust to reveal denser material. The Pillars of Creation serve as a stunning example of star and planetary system formation and have become a widely recognized and iconic image of the universe.This is...

Asteroid mining is the exploitation of raw materials from asteroids and other minor planets, especially near-Earth objects. Minerals and volatiles could be mined from an asteroid or spent comet, then used in space for in-situ resource utilization or taken back to Earth. These asteroid resources could potentially be used to support human space colonization, and to help to alleviate resource constraints on Earth. The concept of asteroid mining has been around for decades, and it is currently being pursued by both private companies and government agencies. Some of the key technical challenges that need to be overcome in order to...