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Brown dwarfs in Orion discovered by JWST
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
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 ...
Milky Way infrared map captured by ESO telescope
Saturday, September 28, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomers have published a gigantic infrared map of the Milky Way containing more than 1.5 billion objects - the most detailed one ever made. Using the European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope, the team monitored the central regions of our Galaxy over more than 13 years. At 500 t...
Peering into Alien Skies: A virtual seminar with Dr. Caroline Morley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been a beacon of discovery since its launch, and now, after two years of operation, its impact on our understanding of the universe, particularly in exoplanet science, is nothing short of revolutionary. We are at a pivotal moment where the characterization o...
Astrocartics Lab Interstellar Surveyor Chart
Saturday, August 24, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrocartics Lab has announced a permanent price reduction for their latest star map, The Interstellar Surveyor Chart. Initially priced higher, this detailed 3D star map is now available for $19.95. This price reduction reflects the company's commitment to making advanced astronomical tools more...