Our Milky Way bristles with giant molecular clouds birthing stars. Based on what we see here, astronomers assume that the process of star creation also goes on similarly in other galaxies. It makes sense since their stars ...
Astronomy
Dec 29, 2023
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NASA's new Multiband Uncooled Radiometer Instrument (MURI) features a novel bolometer that detects infrared radiation without a cryogenic cooler, greatly reducing the cost and complexity of dispatching infrared radiometers ...
Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2023
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The ARRAKIHS consortium, for which EPFL has the science lead, has just successfully passed the mission definition review of the project, a very important first milestone towards full completion of the mission preparation. ...
Astronomy
Nov 10, 2023
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In 2017, humanity got its first glimpse of an interstellar object (ISO), known as 1I/"Oumuamua, which buzzed our planet on its way out of the solar system. Speculation abound as to what this object could be because, based ...
Space Exploration
Aug 21, 2023
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The upcoming XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, pronounced "crism") spacecraft will study the universe's hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity.
Astronomy
Aug 16, 2023
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Over the past eight years, I have been asked to submit astronomical evidence for court cases all over Australia.
Astronomy
Jun 19, 2023
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A clear sky is a prerequisite for most astronomers imaging the cosmos. However, with the proliferation of satellite trails, astronomers see a lot more streaks in their images. That's particularly true for people using professional ...
Astronomy
Jun 13, 2023
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An instrument called ShadowCam is giving NASA's planned Artemis missions to the moon some advanced views of a landing site. It's mounted to the Danuri Korea Pathfinder Lunar orbiter sent to the moon last year. Lately, this ...
Astronomy
May 2, 2023
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An old NASA satellite is expected to fall to Earth this week, but experts tracking the spacecraft say chances are low it will pose any danger.
Space Exploration
Apr 18, 2023
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In disasters like the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5-magnitude aftershock that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023, international cooperation on satellite imaging plays a crucial role in the rescue and recovery ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 7, 2023
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