Arecibo's To-be-determined Future
As cleanup operations are underway at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, some scientists are proposing a replacement for the esteemed radio dish. The post Arecibo's To-be-determined Future appeared...
View ArticleNASA's Hubble Space Telescope Is Back in Action
After a tense month, the Hubble Space Telescope resumed operations this past weekend. The post NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Is Back in Action appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleWhat Will the James Webb Space Telescope Uncover?
The soon-to-be-launched James Webb Space Telescope should shed light on exoplanet atmospheres and peer back to the universe's first stars. The post What Will the James Webb Space Telescope Uncover?...
View ArticleIs “Slow Science” the Answer to Astronomy's Carbon Footprint?
The first quantitative assessment of professional telescopes’ carbon footprint finds that these facilities contribute more emissions than all other astronomy research activities combined. The post Is...
View ArticleWildfire Threatens Kitt Peak National Observatory
The Contreras wildfire has been threatening the historic Kitt Peak National Observatory in southern Arizona. The post Wildfire Threatens Kitt Peak National Observatory appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleWhat the James Webb Space Telescope's First Year Will Reveal
The James Webb Space Telescope's first year of observations promises to reveal exoplanet atmospheres and surfaces, infant galaxies, and maybe even the first black holes. The post What the James Webb...
View ArticleWhat We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope released its first science images today. Here's what these images show us. The post What We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope appeared...
View ArticleHubble's Future in the Webb Era
Even though it's far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope. The post Hubble's Future in the Webb Era appeared first on Sky...
View ArticleWebb's Dazzling Views of the Orion Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided its first views of the Orion Nebula, revealing infant stars and the filaments that feed them. The post Webb's Dazzling Views of the Orion Nebula appeared...
View ArticleSOFIA Airborne Observatory Has Taken Its Final Flight
The flying observatory has been grounded due to its lofty price-tag and questionable productivity, causing an outcry among astronomers The post SOFIA Airborne Observatory Has Taken Its Final Flight...
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