Astronomy

Astronomy

Chinese moon rover discovers water on the moon

A first: it is the first time that an instrument on site has shown that the moon has water. The Chinese lunar lander Chang'E-5...
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Astronomy

Astronomers spot an exoplanet shaped like a rugby ball

Planets are usually more or less round. But not WASP-103b; the planet is being pulled out of its decency by its...
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Astronomy

Now that the James Webb telescope is fully expanded, 49 things can still go wrong

And with that, the risks have been reduced considerably in the past two weeks, because shortly before launch there were still 344 points...
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Astronomy

Bubbles in space: Hubble sees light echo from red hypergiant

In 2002, a red variable hypergiant became temporarily the brightest star in the Milky Way. Hubble watched this star for several years...
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Astronomy

It’s going to be squeezing again, because James Webb is folding out the last part of the main mirror this afternoon

The most expensive and perhaps most complex folding work ever has to be completed today. It is without a doubt the most important part...
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Astronomy

Main mirror James Webb telescope is now fully extended

Scientists have managed to unfold the last part of the main mirror. An important step, because James Webb is now finally a...
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Astronomy

After some delay, the first European Mars rover will finally be launched this year

Let's hope the landing on Mars goes better than during the dress rehearsal in 2016! It's going to be a busy place on Mars....
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Astronomy

Scientists see a red supergiant explode for the first time

Astronomers observed the last 130 days leading up to its deadly blast. Astronomers have long suspected that massive stars turn into a so-called...
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Astronomy

Astronomers capture spectacular image of ‘icy flames’ in space

You thought you had already had the fireworks for this year? Then take a look at this photo! ESO has released a stunning...
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Astronomy

For the first time, a space probe will examine a world made up mostly of metal

Scientists have already sent space probes to rocky asteroids and icy comets. But this year, for the first time, a space probe...
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Astronomy

James Webb is finally a real telescope: second mirror successfully positioned

Once again an important milestone has been reached. The Webb team comes with great news. Because the mighty James Webb telescope has successfully...
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Astronomy

Important milestone reached: James Webb tightens sun shield

All five parts of the James Webb Space Telescope's solar shield are now unfolded and pulled taut. It was one of the...
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Astronomy

This is the most powerful rocket in the world and this year it will take to the skies for the first time!

And with that first flight – currently planned for March 2022 – the Artemis program will also start, which is aimed, among other...
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Astronomy

And doorrrr… after unfolding the sun shield, James Webb will get started with his secondary mirror today

Another nerve-wracking part… The Webb team members can indulge themselves. Because the mighty space telescope has managed to unfold and tighten its sun...
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Astronomy

Trabant of two giants

This is what the gas giant discovered around the massive double star b Centauri could look like. (Image: ESO / L. Calçada) So far,...
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Astronomy

look up! This is the year we’re going to ram an asteroid!

Spacecraft DART is currently heading for its fatal final destination: Dimorphos. And along the way, he has already shot some important space...
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Astronomy

James Webb’s sun shield nears completion: three of the five layers are ready!

The last two layers will be pulled tight today. So while the job isn't done yet, NASA is already delighted that the first three...
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Astronomy

Comet Leonard is closest to the sun today: view the most beautiful photos

The comet flew about 35 million kilometers past the Earth around December 12 and is reaching perihelion today. The perihelion is the point of...
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Astronomy

The sun shield of the James Webb telescope has unfolded, but now it still needs to be tightened

And that will take a little longer: the Webb team has decided to postpone the tensioning of the solar shield. Last weekend, the mighty...
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Astronomy

Is there life beneath the frozen surface of the moon Enceladus?

Is there life elsewhere in the solar system? There is no answer to this question yet, but there are some places that...
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