Observatories
Here’s Why We Should Put a Gravitational Wave Observatory on the Moon
Scientists detected the first long-predicted gravitational wave in 2015, and since then, researchers have been hungering for better detectors. But…
Astronomers Propose a 50-Meter Submillimeter Telescope
Some parts of the Universe only reveal important details when observed in radio waves. That explains why we have ALMA,…
Now You Can See Exactly Where Hubble and JWST are Pointed
Hubble and JWST are busily scanning the sky, sending home enormous amounts of data. They shift from target to target,…
What Kinds of Astronomy Could Be Done With a Telescope on the Moon?
For decades, astronomers have said that one of the most optimal places to build large telescopes is on the surface…
A New Space Telescope will Map the Universe and Help Protect the Earth from Asteroids
Can we secure our place in the Solar System? Not in any absolute sense because nature can be very unpredictable.…
The Extremely Large Telescope’s Dome is on the Move
Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) reached a milestone, with the structure of the dome completed just enough where…
Vera Rubin Will Help Us Find the Weird and Wonderful Things Happening in the Solar System
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is something special among telescopes. It's not built for better angular resolution and increased resolving…
Enjoy the Holiday-Themed Christmas Tree Cluster
Just in time for the holidays, a new composite image of the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264) has been released.…
Vera Rubin Will Generate a Mind-Boggling Amount of Data
When the Vera C. Rubin Observatory comes online in 2025, it will be one of the most powerful tools available…
Vera Rubin Observatory Could Find Up to 70 Interstellar Objects a Year
Astronomers have discovered two known interstellar objects (ISO), ‘Oumuamua and 21/Borisov. But there could be thousands of these objects passing…