Astronomy
The Decadal Survey is out! What new Missions and Telescopes are in the Works?
It’s that time again. Once every ten years, the American astronomy community joins forces through the auspices of the National…
Astronomy and Geophysics is Rife With Bullying and Harassment
A new survey conducted by the Royal Astronomical Society has shown that the fields of astronomy and geophysics also suffer…
Astronomers Measure the Background Brightness of the Night sky Across the World. Canary Islands are the Darkest in the Survey
Being able to look up at a clear, dark sky is becoming more and more rare in the rich world. …
The Crab Nebula Seen in 3-Dimensions
The Crab Nebula is arguably one of the most famous objects in the night sky. It was delineated as M1…
One of the Largest, Most Complete Einstein Rings Ever Seen. Astronomers Call it the “Molten Ring”
A very rare astronomical phenomenon has been in the headlines a lot recently, and for good reason. It will be…
A Single Filament of Gas Has Been Discovered That Stretches 50 Million Light-Years
Minute vibrating strings found in string theory are not the only ones that are of interest to physicists. The Standard…
A New Artist’s Illustration of the Extremely Large Telescope. So Many Lasers
Everyone loves lasers. And the only thing better than a bunch of lasers is a bunch of lasers on one…
The Carina Nebula. Seen With and Without Adaptive Optics
Ever wonder how modern astronomical observatories take such clear images of distant objects? Advances in mirror design have allowed for…
What’s Possible When Earth and Space-based Telescopes Work Together?
Anyone who has ever worked on a team knows that their strength lies in coordination and a shared vision. However,…
Antarctica Is the Best Place On Earth for a Telescope, Is Also the Hardest Place to Put a Telescope
Twinkling stars might make for spectacular viewing on a hot summer’s night, but they are an absolute nightmare to astronomers.…