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Galaxies previously unseen discovered with help from physicist

I chase photons that perhaps left their homes before our oceans found their tides (if you believe photos actually travel anyway). Those photons slide into a sensor as if they are shy travelers, and if I treat them with patience they will draw a picture that was always there, just hidden under the noise. The same impulse guides the researchers behind the Hobby Eberly Tel...

The startup bringing space telescopes to everyone

What if you could schedule your own cosmic observation from space - no clouds, no light pollution, no billion-dollar budget? In a world where most CubeSats stare hungrily back at Earth, a small team is flipping the narrative. Bueche Labs, driven by startup veterans with a restless love for the stars, is on a mission to point affordable telescopes outward, opening the...

Star eating black hole spotted by Hubble and Chandra

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory have collaborated to identify a potential example of an elusive category of black holes. Known as NGC 6099 HLX-1, this luminous X-ray source appears to be located within a compact star cluster on the outskirts of a massive elliptical galaxy. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CXC, Yi-Chi Chang (National Tsin...

Exploring the Cosmos Through Code

At just 15 years old, Luciana Ortiz Nolasco has done something that even seasoned developers struggle to accomplish, she’s written an astronomy-focused app that combines education, community, and gamification into one cohesive digital experience. Her project, BreakDownCosmic, earned her a spot among the 2025 Swift Student Challenge winners, a program hosted by App...

Strong magnetic fields flip angular momentum dynamics

Angular momentum is a fundamental quantity in physics that describes the rotational motion of objects. In quantum physics, it encompasses both the intrinsic spin of particles and their orbital motion around a point. These properties are essential for understanding a wide range of systems, from atoms and molecules to complex materials and high-energy particle interaction...

Astrophysics 110GTX APO Telescope

Designed to strike a balance between portability, optical precision, and adaptability, the 110GTX showcases some of the most advanced design decisions Astro-Physics has ever implemented in a small refractor. A key aim was to create a telescope that could easily fit into an airline overhead compartment while still delivering the kind of flat, color-corrected fields neede...

Supernova light echo captured by Hubble

It’s not every day that a telescope 340 miles above Earth drops a view that feels more like science fiction than astrophysics, but when Hubble turned its attention toward a stellar explosion that happened ten million years ago, it gave the world something close to time travel. Not the shiny, whirring-machine kind. Something quieter. Slower. You’re not steppi...

Federal budget proposal threatens future of thirty meter telescope

The proposed elimination of federal funding for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) marks a potentially pivotal moment in the trajectory of American astronomy and space science. According to a recent announcement tied to the new federal budget proposal from the Trump administration, funding for the TMT project atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii could be entirely cut. This decision i...

NEAF 2025: New astronomy gear galore and industry highlights

NEAF 2025, held April 5-6 at the Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, delivered one of the most energetic and well-attended events in recent memory. Thousands of amateur astronomers, gearheads, and industry pros packed the show floor for two full days of hands-on demos, exciting product reveals, and non-stop conversation. The NorthEast Astronomy Forum contin...

Rigel Systems RS-Spectroscope

The RS-Spectroscope by Rigel Systems is a compact astronomical accessory designed to open a new dimension in amateur observation. Unlike traditional visual astronomy, which is limited to brightness, motion, and general color, spectroscopy allows users to examine the composition and physical properties of stars and nebulae. Priced at $329.95, this device makes it possibl...

Andor astronomy cameras

Oxford Instruments, through its Andor brand, offers a comprehensive range of high-performance scientific cameras tailored for astronomical applications. These cameras employ advanced sensor technologies, including sCMOS, EMCCD, CCD, and SWIR, to meet the diverse and demanding needs of modern astronomy. Modern astronomy relies heavily on sophisticated imaging technology ...

Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory tour

Nestled high in the Chilean Andes, the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) stands as a beacon for astronomical research, offering unparalleled views of the southern hemisphere's night sky. Located approximately 500 kilometers north of Santiago and 80 kilometers east of La Serena, at an altitude of 2,200 meters, CTIO has been instrumental in advancing our ...

SPHEREx launch and telescope details

NASA's pursuit of understanding the cosmos is set to take a significant leap forward with the upcoming launch of a new sky-mapping space telescope, the SPHEREx space telescope, which is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2025. The launch will take place from Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This advanced piece of technology prom...

Black Holes can cook for themselves Chandra study shows

One of the most enigmatic entities in the universe is the black hole, an object with a gravitational pull so intense that not even light can escape it. Recent findings published by NASA and observed through the Chandra X-ray Observatory have added a fascinating layer to our understanding of these largely misunderstood phenomena. Image credit: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wol...

My telescope rig for 2025

There’s something uniquely exciting about kicking off a new year with a telescope setup that feels like the pinnacle of your collection. For 2025, I’ve assembled what I consider to be my ultimate astrophotography and vidual rig - blending top-tier optics, advanced tracking technology, and a transport system that makes setup effortless. I’ve named it C....

Ring Nebula structure revealed

The Ring Nebula, one of the most photographed objects in the night sky since its first image was captured in 1886, has had its intrinsic structure debated for over a century. Now, a research team led by Professor Joel Kastner from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and School of Physics and Astronomy has obtained the ...

Young galaxy mystery from JWST

In a groundbreaking paper by Rashi Jain and Yogesh Wadadekar from the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Pune, India, a grand-design spiral galaxy was discovered using JWST - that shouldn't be there. This galaxy, with a photometric redshift of zphot = 4.03, is the highest redshift spiral galaxy identified with JWS...

Exploring career opportunities at NASA for aspiring professionals

NASA, the United States' premier space agency, has long been a beacon for those seeking to build a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Known for its groundbreaking missions and contributions to space exploration, NASA also offers unparalleled opportunities for students and early-career professionals through its prestigious internship ...

STARMUS La Palma festival 2025 details

A significant announcement was made at the World Travel Market in London, as the lineup for the much-anticipated STARMUS La Palma festival was unveiled, coming at the end of April 2025. This exciting revelation was shared during a special presentation by STARMUS co-founder and Director, Professor Garik Israelian, alongside Sergio Rodríguez, the President of the C...

NASA grants reprieve to Chandra X-ray telescope

In a surprising turn of events, NASA has decided to extend the operational life of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a significant tool in the field of space exploration and astrophysics. This decision, announced last week, reverses a previous plan to decommission the telescope by December of this year. Scientists and researchers around the world have expressed relief at t...

Cosmic Inflation enigma

In the realm of cosmology, the concept of cosmic inflation has long intrigued scientists. Cosmic inflation refers to the rapid expansion of the universe that occurred fractions of a second after the Big Bang. While this theory has been instrumental in explaining the large-scale structure of the universe, recent research suggests an alternative explanation: a reverse-tim...

Brown dwarfs in Orion discovered by JWST

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has achieved a significant breakthrough with its recent discovery in the Orion Nebula. The telescope has identified brown dwarfs, often termed “failed stars,” nestled within planet-forming disks. This finding opens up new possibilities regarding the potential for planets to form around these celestial objects, which have...

Yerkes observatory's new beginning

Nestled in the quaint town of Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory is embarking on a new journey. Known for its historical significance in the field of astronomy, the observatory has been revitalized to continue its legacy of scientific exploration and education. Yerkes Observatory, often referred to as the "birthplace of modern astrophysics," has un...

Dazzling supernova 1987A

NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), R. Kirshner from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, as well as M. Mutchler and R. Avila from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), announced the release of an image showcasing Supernova 1987A. Released on February 24, 2017, the image depicts Supernova 1987A at the cen...

Astronomy professor Anna Ho named Packard Fellow

Cornell University has announced that Assistant Professor Anna Ho of the Department of Astronomy has been selected as one of the 2024 recipients of the prestigious Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. This recognition, awarded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, supports young scientists with groundbreaking ideas across various disciplines. Ho, a spec...

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