Could the movie Armageddon happen in real life? In 1998, “NASA” sent a team of rag-tag oil drillers to an asteroid hurtling towards Earth, averting an Armageddon. 24 years later, NASA is at it again – but this time, with a somewhat more delicate approach..(1/3) #space #astronomy

It is August 1st, 1786, and a starry haze zips through the night sky. As celestial phenomena go, this is just a fleeting event - but not one that evades Caroline Herschel’s Newtonian “sweeper”. Although she doesn’t know it yet, (1/2)

Are you ready to journey back to the 18th century and meet one of astronomy's most eminent historical figures? Find out who it is when our next episode drops later today! ⬇️ #space #astronomy

For 14 billion years, our Universe has been expanding. For 5 billion years, its expansion has been accelerating. But now... is our Universe slowing down again? Make your own mind up on Episode 12 of The Open Universe Podcast! theopenuniverse.org#episode12