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Phoenix galaxy cluster mapped by Webb
Thursday, February 20, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed how a massive galaxy cluster sustains high rates of star formation, resolving a long-standing mystery. This finding builds on more than a decade of studies conducted with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space ...
NASA grants reprieve to Chandra X-ray telescope
Monday, November 4, 2024 by Richard Harris
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...
Euclid cosmic atlas map revealed by ESA
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by Richard Harris
The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed the first section of a groundbreaking cosmic map created by its Euclid mission, designed to explore the dark universe. The unveiling took place at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy. The map covers 132 square degrees of the Southern ...
Most distant Milky-Way-like galaxy discovered
Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Richard Harris
A recent observation by the Very Large Telescope (VLT), operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), has provided remarkable insights into the merger of two galaxy clusters, Abell 115. Located over two billion light-years away, the system's complex structure and dynamics offer a glimpse ...