Mastodawn

#Hubble in a death spiral that could end as early as 2028 without a reboost
The post on Bluesky by #astronomer #JonathanMcDowell is a stark reminder that Hubble is heading back to Earth, possibly sooner than previously thought, as its orbit decays.
Hubble was launched into #LEO in 1990, in bay of Space Shuttle Discovery. While it remains capable of pointing its instruments and returns breathtaking imagery over more than three decades in orbit, it cannot raise its altitude
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/hubble_orbit_decay/

Hubble in a death spiral that could end as early as 2028 without a reboost

: Orbit decay accelerates as solar activity rises, with no approved mission yet to raise the telescope's altitude

The Register

AllanICarswellObservatory 4d ago

Tune in tonight for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Join us as we discuss fascinating astronomy history and the latest space news, including Easter and the Artemis II mission!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Location: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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AllanICarswellObservatory 6d ago

Happy Space Science Saturday!
On April 3, 2026, Mercury will reach its greatest elongation west, appearing at its farthest apparent distance from the Sun in the morning sky. This is one of the best opportunities to spot the innermost planet, which is usually lost in the Sun’s glare.
You can start looking now through early April. Mercury will be visible low in the eastern sky shortly before sunrise and will continue to improve as it approaches elongation over the next week.
Because Mercury stays so close to the Sun, it can be tricky to observe, but this upcoming window offers one of the best morning viewing chances of the year.
Safety first: Never point binoculars or a telescope anywhere near the Sun, and do not try to observe Mercury while any part of the Sun is above the horizon.
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AllanICarswellObservatory Mar 24

We are hosting an observatory tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor

Tour tickets are free, get yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-25th--2026

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AllanICarswellObservatory Mar 23

Tune in tonight for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Join us as we discuss fascinating astronomy history and the latest space news, including Gemini III and the Mir Station re-entry!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Location: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

#Mir #SpaceStation #GeminiIII #Gemini3 #GT3 #SpaceExploration #Space #Astronomer #Astronomy #Radio #Show #Podcast #YorkU #Observatory #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #YorkUniverse #Telescope #Planets #Stars #Science #Physics #Toronto #YorkUObservatory #AICO