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Uranus already had 28 moons, but NASA recently rep

Uranus already had 28 moons, but NASA recently reported that an additional one has been discovered! 🌕

The moon, currently being referred to as S/2025 U1, went undetected for years. The satellite being only 10 kilometers in diameter was most likely missed by telescopes (such as the Voyager 2 during its flyby 40 years ago), due to its small size. Researchers say the moon's circular orbit tells us that it may formed nearby the planet.

Although this is just an additional moon to the many others of Uranus, this is an important scientific discovery! The ice giant's other moons are named after characters of Shakespeare and Alexander Pope, so we can figure that this moon will follow suit.

#misciny #sciencemuseum #science #sciencenews #uranus #moon #spacescience #NASA

It's not too late to get your tickets! Sound baths

It's not too late to get your tickets! Sound baths can help one relax and release stress, improving mood and sleep. ✨

Join us tonight! Purchase your spot at miSci.org now or at the front desk this evening.

#miSciny #sciencemuseum #capitalregionny #schenectadyny #planetarium #mindfulness #wellness #Selfcare #soundbathmeditation #soundbath

🌑New Moon 8/23/2025 This new moon has the added

🌑New Moon 8/23/2025
This new moon has the added title of a seasonal “Black Moon”— the third new moon to come in one season. The moon's current position between the Earth and Sun, showing us it's dark side, makes this the perfect time to stargaze!

💫View the tail end of the Perseids Meteor Shower! Many stop looking for the bright shooting stars after the night of peak activity (8/12-8/13 this year), but we are still hurtling through what once was the path of the Swift-Tuttle Comet, which last passed us by in 1992. This shower doesn’t officially end until approximately the 24th of this August, so keep looking up in the late evenings to see those shooting stars!

#miSciny #thisweekinmisky #stargazing #tonightssky #amateurastronomy #capitaldistrictny #misky #sky #summersky #PerseidMeteorShower #newmoon #astronomy

Happy Monday! 🌞 TOMORROW, miSci members can en

Happy Monday! 🌞

TOMORROW, miSci members can enjoy evening access to the Museum! Explore the exhibits after we close to the public.

📆Tuesday, August 19 | 5 – 6 pm

If you're not a miSci member, visit miSci.org/memberships and unlock exclusive benefits like this one!

#miSciMembers #miSciny #sciencemuseum #museummembership #capitaldistrictny #schenectadyny #ExclusiveOffer

Enjoy summertime at miSci! Explore the history of

Enjoy summertime at miSci! Explore the history of robotics, and the possibilities of the future. Design your own roller coaster, and take a deep dive into the night sky! While you're here, take a splash into our water table.

The Museum is open everyday except Mondays from 11 am to 5 pm. Planetarium shows are at 12, 1 and 3 pm.

Admission and planetarium can be purchased ahead of time at miSci.org!

#miSciny #sciencemuseum #schenectadyny #capitalregionny #sciencefictionsciencefuture #exhibit #planetarium #Museum #ThingsToDoWithKids #robots #scienceeducation

Happy National Relaxation Day! Join us at the Plan

Happy National Relaxation Day! Join us at the Planetarium tomorrow morning to celebrate; relax and refocus amongst the stars. 🧘🌟

miCosmic Mediation is $10 per person. Get your tickets now at miSci.org or at the front desk tomorrow morning.

#miSciny #sciencemuseum #capitalregionny #schenectadyny #meditation #planetarium #mindfulness #wellness #Selfcare

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