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space15 days ago•157 min saved

Namibia's night sky lights up with green comet 220P/McNaught

Astronomers captured a bright green comet, 220P/McNaught, streaking over Namibia on Aug. 8, 2026. Discovered by Robert H. McNaught, the comet orbits the Sun every 5.5 years and underwent a dramatic outburst around perihelion in June, brightening thousands of times. It brightened again in August to roughly 600 times its usual brightness, enabling photographers Gerald Rhemann and Michael Jäger to photograph it with a 12-inch astrograph and a ZWO ASI 6200 MM Pro camera. Space.com named it the Space Photo of the Day for Aug. 12, 2026, noting the sight as part of the ongoing Perseids meteor shower.

via Space|

#astronomy #comet #namibia

space-and-astronomy1 month ago•28 min saved

Namibia’s Hoba Meteorite: A 60-Ton Iron Rock That Didn’t Leave a Crater

Namibia’s Hoba meteorite, about 60–66 tons and the largest intact iron meteorite on Earth, remains in place thanks to a rare combination of factors: a nickel-rich, slab-like ataxite shape, a shallow entry angle, and atmospheric braking that slowed it enough to avoid a large impact crater. Over tens of thousands of years it was buried and eroded, with some pieces taken as souvenirs before it was protected as a national monument. The episode illustrates that an object's size alone doesn’t dictate crater size; composition, shape, fragmentation, and entry trajectory are crucial for planetary defense insights.

via ZME Science|

#ataxite #atmospheric-entry #hoba-meteorite

science5 months ago•5 min saved

Namibia's Etosha Pan Blooms Into Five Rainbow Lagoons in NASA Image

NASA's Earth Observatory released a 2011 ISS photograph showing five transient, rainbow-colored lakes forming along the edge of Namibia's Etosha Pan after heavy rains caused flooding of the Ekuma and Oshigambo rivers. The colors arise from algae blooms in shallow, mineral-rich water, creating a vivid, temporary display on the salt flat that is ecologically important for local wildlife and migratory birds and will vanish as the water dries.

via Indian Defence Review|

#algae-bloom #etosha-pan #namibia

world6 months ago•2 min saved

UK seals migrant returns pact with Angola, Namibia and DRC after visa-threat sanctions

The UK has secured cooperation from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to take back their citizens and other migrants after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned of visa penalties; the agreement could enable removal or deportation of thousands, with potential sanctions looming on other reluctant states.

via BBC|

#angola #drc #namibia

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Namibia's 60-Ton Hoba Meteorite Remains in Its Ancient Landing Spot

The Hoba meteorite in Namibia, weighing about 60 tons and dating to roughly 80,000 years ago, has never been moved and remains exactly where it struck Earth, with no crater observed. Scientists think its flat shape and atmospheric slowdown caused a gentler impact, leaving it as a national monument that visitors can touch.

via Boing Boing|

#geology #meteorite #namibia

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover Hidden Tunnels in Desert Rocks

Scientists have discovered mysterious, fossilized micro-tunnels in desert rocks across Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, which are believed to be the work of an unknown, possibly extinct microorganism that once digested its way through solid rock, raising new questions about microbial influence on geology and Earth's carbon cycle.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#fossilized #geology #microorganisms

business8 months ago•4 min saved

Plug Power Launches Africa's First Fully Integrated Green Hydrogen Facility in Namibia

Plug Power has installed Africa's first fully integrated green hydrogen facility in Namibia, featuring a 5MW electrolyzer, solar power, and energy storage, supporting hydrogen mobility and industrial decarbonization, and positioning Namibia as a regional hydrogen hub.

via ir.plugpower.com|

#business #electrolyzer #green-hydrogen

environment11 months ago•0 min saved

Namibia deploys army to Etosha National Park amid fires

Namibia has deployed helicopters and hundreds of soldiers to combat a large wildfire in Etosha National Park, which has destroyed habitats, killed at least nine antelope, and threatened critically endangered black rhinos, originating from a charcoal production site outside the park.

via BBC|

#conservation #environment #etosha-national-park

environment1 year ago•5 min saved

Satellites Aid Conservation of Endangered Desert Elephants

Satellite technology and GPS tracking are being used in Namibia to monitor and protect critically endangered desert elephants, helping reduce conflicts with humans and identify key habitats to support their survival amid environmental pressures and droughts.

via Space|

#conservation #desert-elephants #environment

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover Unexplained Mysterious Lifeform

Scientists discovered mysterious tube-like structures in desert rocks of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia that do not match known geological processes, suggesting they may be formed by an unknown microbial life, possibly from ancient times, though their current existence remains uncertain.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#extremophiles #fossil-discovery #geological-structures

africa1 year ago•1 min saved

Lioness kills Namibian philanthropist and businessman at safari lodge

A businessman named Bernd Kebbel was killed by a lion at a luxury safari lodge in Namibia after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet, marking a rare and tragic wildlife attack in the region. The incident highlights the dangers posed by desert-adapted lions in Namibia's remote areas, where their numbers have recently declined due to drought and human conflict.

via CBS News|

#africa #dangerous-animals #lion-attack

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Namibia to Commemorate German Colonial Genocide with Memorial Day

Namibia is marking the first national day of remembrance for the German colonial genocide that occurred between 1904 and 1908, where over 70,000 Africans, mainly from the Ovaherero and Nama communities, were systematically murdered. The day aims to acknowledge the atrocities, reflect on the scars left, and pressure Germany for reparations, including a formal apology and land restitution. Despite Germany's recognition of the genocide and offers of development aid, many Namibians see these as insufficient and continue to seek justice and reparations for their ancestors.

via BBC|

#german-colonial-genocide #namibia #ovaherero-and-nama

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia's First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party has been elected as Namibia's first female president, securing 57% of the vote and avoiding a runoff. Despite her victory, the opposition, led by Panduleni Itula of the IPC, plans to contest the results, citing voting irregularities. SWAPO, which has governed since Namibia's independence in 1990, saw its weakest performance yet, reflecting public dissatisfaction over unemployment and corruption. The election was also significant for international observers, particularly Germany, due to ongoing bilateral projects and historical reconciliation efforts.

via DW (English)|

#elections #namibia #nandi-ndaitwah

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Namibia High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Ruling

In a landmark ruling, Namibia's high court has declared laws banning same-sex acts between men unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ rights. While same-sex marriage remains illegal, unions performed abroad are recognized if one partner is not a Namibian citizen. The ruling has been celebrated by activists and the UN, though concerns about backlash and safety for LGBTQ individuals persist.

via BBC.com|

#gay-rights #high-court #legal-ruling

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Real-Life Wasteland: A Newbie's Guide to 'Fallout'"

The live-action TV adaptation of Fallout on Prime Video was filmed in Namibia on the Skeleton Coast, specifically in the ghost town of Kolmanskop, which provided a visually stunning and authentic Wasteland setting without the need for CGI. The dry climate of the Namib Desert has preserved the ruins, decorations, and furniture of the town, creating a desolate and immersive environment for the actors. Fallout season 1 is now available for streaming on Prime Video.

via Gamesradar|

#entertainment #fallout #namibia