Habitable Worlds Observatory
Astronomers Identify 164 Promising Targets for the Habitable Worlds Observatory
Planning large astronomical missions is a long process. In some cases, such as the now functional James Webb Space Telescope,…
3 months ago
When did the First Continents Appear in the Universe?
On Earth, continents are likely necessary to support life. Continents 'float' on top of the Earth's viscous mantle, and heat…
7 months ago
How Can We Bring Down the Costs of Large Space Telescopes?
We're all basking in the success of the James Webb Space Telescope. It's fulfilling its promise as our most powerful…
7 months ago
JWST Pioneer Passes Along Advice for Future Space Telescope Builders
After a quarter-century of development, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is a smashing success. But senior project scientist John Mather,…
1 year ago