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Anyone scanning the southern sky for the constellation Fume will find nothing particularly exciting to the naked eye. However, for astronomers ... Show more
Signal aus einer leeren Region des Weltraums gibt Rätsel auf
Signal aus einer leeren Region des Weltraums gibt Rätsel auf
The Hubble telescope looked out into what we thought was an empty patch of space and showed us how little we know about the universe ... Show more
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics: Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory ...
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Key FactsFrancis Halzen wins Nobel Prize for IceCube
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Halzen led IceCube’s development at the South Pole and first presented the concept in 1988.
- Thousands of sensors in a one-cubic-kilometre ice block register rare light signals from neutrino interactions.
- The sought high-energy neutrinos arise from violent processes in distant galaxies, revealing phenomena ordinary telescopes cannot easily observe.
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said Halzen’s vision and scientific leadership had been fundamental to IceCube.
I have to emphasise how lucky I was. Because when we started this project, everybody realised this was maybe a good idea, but very few thought it would work, including myself.— Francis Halzen, speaking at a news conference after winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, about how lucky his idea was
Saudi Gazette Oct 07
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel: Belgian-born particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics ...
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Scientist Says He Found Evidence Our Entire Universe Is Trapped Inside a Black Hole
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JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements: When the universe was still in its infancy—only 500 million years after the Big ...
phys.org/news/2026-09-jwst-early-galaxies-seeding-universe.html
Japanese supercomputer simulations may explain Webb's Little Red Dots: Of all the discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, the multitude of Little ...
phys.org/news/2026-09-japanese-supercomputer-simulations-webb-red.html
Recklinghausen Zoo Festival 2026: Date, Time and Program: The Recklinghausen Zoo Festival takes place on Sunday (September 13) in the city park ...
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New Scientist Sep 03
‘Not-quite primordial’ black holes may explain baffling JWST discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope seems to have discovered more ancient black holes than ...
newscientist.com/article/2587559-not-quite-primordial-black-holes-may-explain-baffling-jwst-discovery/
NASA discovers a regular decagon on Saturn: A distinctive hexagon has been known from the ringed planet's north pole for 44 years. Now ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000338282/nasa-entdeckt-ein-regelmaessiges-zehneck-auf-dem-saturn
During the Artemis II crewed mission around the Moon in April 2026, the NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman took a series of photographs capturing the nightside of ... Show more
Is this Artemis II timelapse the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ for our times? | Aeon Videos
Is this Artemis II timelapse the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ for our times? | Aeon Videos
NASA’s newest telescope is officially on its way to deep space after more than a decade of development and high anticipation ... Show more
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been launched: The Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation for more than 35 years; now a successor has been launched ...
spektrum.de/news/weltraumteleskop-nancy-grace-roman-ist-gestartet/2342409
eNCA Aug 31
OpinionNASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission: NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an ...
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Space Aug 31
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is off to explore the stars! Were you watching live when the telescope was deployed by SpaceX? #nasa #spacex #nancygraceromanspacetelescope ... Show more
A billion galaxies, two cosmic mysteries: Inside NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe: The bus-sized telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman ...
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JWST reveals likely Type II supernova from when universe was only 2 billion years old
phys.org/news/2026-08-jwst-reveals-ii-supernova-universe.html
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches in historic moment
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'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope: The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the ...
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New space telescope "Nancy Grace Roman" has been launched: "Hubble" has been in operation for more than 35 years, and the space telescope is correspondingly ...
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Observatory planned in Beetzendorf: Several hurdles still stand in the way: The owners of the Beetzendorf manor want to build an observatory on the roof ...
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Space Aug 29
What time will SpaceX launch NASA's Roman Space Telscope on Aug. 30? (Full mission timeline)
space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-roman-space-telescope-falcon-heavy-launch-what-time
NASA's Roman telescope could reveal the universe like never before: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is due to launch Aug. 30 from Florida ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/space/2026/08/25/nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-nasa/91438136007/
Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope: The mission to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-mission-nasa-aging-swift-space.html
New Scientist Aug 28
NASA’s huge Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which launches on 30 August, will observe space with the ...
newscientist.com/article/2586796-nasas-huge-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-is-about-to-launch/
Florida Today Aug 29
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could launch as soon as Sunday atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center — if weather cooperates ... Show more
SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Roman telescope from Florida Sunday
SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Roman telescope from Florida Sunday
Launch clear for a new space observatory!: On August 30, 2026, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch into space aboard a Falcon Heavy ...
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Space Aug 27
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is launching soon! How much do you know about this telescope’s namesake? #nancygraceroman #nasa #spacehistory #space #hubble
Observatory: The solar eclipse at the Zweibrücken Observatory: Hundreds of Zweibrücken residents came to the Zweibrücken Observatory on Wednesday evening to see ...
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Dust and water in the vicinity of the central black hole: An unexpected discovery: Water and dust have been detected in the immediate vicinity of the black hole ...
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JWST images illuminate ‘black hole stars’ at cosmic dawn: First glimpsed as “little red dots” in deep-space images from the James Webb Space Telescope ...
scientificamerican.com/article/jwst-images-illuminate-black-hole-stars-at-cosmic-dawn/
Tiny vortices discovered on the sun's surface: Researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory (NSF NSO) ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-vortices-sun-surface.html
Airborne observatory improves views of solar corona during cloud-covered eclipse: Using unique equipment installed on NASA's WB-57 aircraft flying above ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-airborne-observatory-views-solar-corona.html
dlvr.it Aug 15
Lego's supersized Hubble deserves a little more shine: Excellent internal detail cannot entirely disguise some penny-pinching choices
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/08/15/legos-supersized-hubble-deserves-a-little-more-shine/5282858
JWST study suggests a handful of 'leaky' galaxies reionized the early universe
phys.org/news/2026-08-jwst-leaky-galaxies-reionized-early.html
The Hubble Constant and the Expansion of the Universe: The lecture shows how astronomers measure distances in the cosmos and why the so-called Hubble constant is ...
spektrum.de/video/urknall-weltall-und-das-leben-die-hubble-konstante/2338762
Webb reveals warped structure in nearby TW Hydrae's protoplanetary disk: Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers obtained high-contrast ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-webb-reveals-warped-nearby-tw.html
Solar eclipse in Zurich: the highlight of the year for observatories: Die Schweiz wird am Mittwochabend eine partielle Verdunkelung erleben. Für Sternwarten im ...
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NASA built the Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter, but it can also help protect Earth from killer asteroids
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-built-the-roman-space-telescope-to-study-dark-matter-but-it-can-also-help-protect-earth-from-killer-asteroids/
Observatory confirms suspicion: SpaceX rocket debris hits the moon: Meteorites regularly strike the moon, while collisions with space debris are rare ...
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Stunning images of sun's surface hailed as 'major step forward' for science: The US National Science Foundation’s National Solar Observatory has captured the ...
torontosun.com/news/world/solar-telescope-captures-unprecedented-images-sun-surface
Mission to rescue space telescope may be in jeopardy: The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is a satellite that studies gamma-ray bursts.
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Hubble shows star formation in Andromeda galaxy is winding down: A new study using data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds that star formation in the ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-hubble-star-formation-andromeda-galaxy.html
JWST's "Little Red Dots" may be precursors to globular clustersJWST's
Webb telescope discovers hidden planet in famous star system: Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a giant planet outside our ...
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livescience Jul 19
James Webb telescope uses trippy Einstein prediction to probe the farthest reaches of the universe — Space photo of the week
livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescope-uses-trippy-einstein-prediction-to-probe-the-farthest-reaches-of-the-universe-space-photo-of-the-week
Roman telescope will spot distant black holes that shred stars: How do black holes at the centers of galaxies form and grow over time? To answer this question ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-roman-telescope-distant-black-holes.html
NASA's Webb Telescope Sees Rare Galaxy Hidden From Hubble By Space Dust: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has pierced through the thick blankets of cosmic dust ...
hothardware.com/news/webb-telescope-sees-rare-galaxy-hidden-from-hubble-by-space-dust
livescience Jul 06
James Webb telescope's largest-ever map of the universe unmasks hidden corners
livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescopes-largest-ever-map-of-the-universe-unmasks-hidden-corners-of-the-universe
Nasa’s mission to save a sinking space telescope: ‘A lot will have to go right’ if first-of-its-kind Swift observatory rescue mission is to succeed
theweek.com/science/nasas-mission-to-save-a-sinking-space-telescope
New Scientist Jul 03
Audacious mission to rescue NASA's falling telescope has launched: NASA’s Swift space telescope is reaching the end of its two-decade run in orbit – unless ...
newscientist.com/article/2532627-audacious-mission-to-rescue-nasas-falling-telescope-has-launched/
Key FactsNASA Saves Aging Space Telescope from Atmospheric Demise
Jul 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- The 21-year-old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory faces destruction as its orbit decays faster than anticipated.
- NASA deployed the autonomous robot Link to latch onto the telescope and elevate its orbit to avoid atmospheric reentry.
- Developed by Katalyst Space Technologies, Link weighs about 880 pounds and features robotic arms to attach to satellites without docking ports.
- This mission aims to establish a model for on-orbit satellite servicing and unlock commercial opportunities in space maintenance.
By demonstrating we can quickly and cost-effectively extend [Swift's] lifetime, we're creating a blueprint for servicing spacecraft that were never designed for on-orbit maintenance.— Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space Technologies, in a statement
Live Science Jul 03
James Webb telescope may have discovered a mysterious, never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan
livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescope-may-have-discovered-a-mysterious-never-before-seen-substance-on-pluto-and-titan
livescience Jul 02
Hubble telescope spots 'impossible' light from a galaxy that shouldn't have been visible
livescience.com/space/astronomy/hubble-telescope-spots-impossible-light-from-a-galaxy-that-shouldnt-have-been-visible
Euclid telescope snaps best photo yet of Milky Way’s heart: The Euclid space telescope has captured the largest and most detailed photo ever taken of our ...
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New Atlas Jun 19
Race against reentry: The wild plan to save a decaying NASA spacecraft: Northrop Grumman's air-launched Pegasus XL rocket will deploy Katalyst Space's ...
newatlas.com/space-systems/robotic-rescue-mission-save-nasa-space-telescope/
NASA Webb Telescope Unlocks Millions Of Stars Hidden In Cigar Galaxy: NASA’s hard-working James Webb Space Telescope has successfully pierced through ...
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SciTechDaily Jun 16
James Webb Spots Something Strange Between Day and Night on an Alien Planet: James Webb has revealed that the sunrise and sunset sides of WASP-121 b have ...
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livescience Jun 22
James Webb telescope detects 'galaxy-killing wind' near the dawn of time — and it could preview the death of the Milky Way
livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescope-detects-galaxy-killing-wind-near-the-dawn-of-time-and-it-could-foretell-the-death-of-the-milky-way
Space Jun 25
Hubble Space Telescope images galaxy scientists thought was impossible to find: A faraway galaxy has been caught blowing away the cosmic fog of hydrogen that ...
space.com/astronomy/hubble-space-telescope/hubble-space-telescope-images-galaxy-scientists-thought-was-impossible-to-find
Space Jun 17
'The mirror passed with flying colors': NASA just took its last look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before launch
space.com/astronomy/the-mirror-passed-with-flying-colors-nasa-just-took-its-last-look-at-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-before-launch
The Webb telescope is helping demystify those strange 'little red dots': A new study is galvanizing an explanation for inexplicable space objects.
mashable.com/science/james-webb-space-telescope-black-hole-star-evidence
'Black hole stars'—Webb finds strongest evidence yet: The complex puzzle known as little red dots has become more complete since their initial ...
phys.org/news/2026-06-black-hole-stars-webb-strongest.html
New Radio Telescope Prototype Has First Light Milestone: The ngVLA prototype radio telescope will eventually comprise 244 antennas to scan the night sky
universetoday.com/articles/the-next-generation-very-large-array-prototype-ngvla-gathers-its-first-light
livescience Jun 04
James Webb telescope detects most distant dormant black hole, invisible in all wavelengths and weighing as much as 6 billion suns
livescience.com/space/black-holes/james-webb-telescope-detects-most-distant-dormant-black-hole-in-the-universe-invisible-in-all-wavelengths-of-light
SciTechDaily Jun 06
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Strange Chemistry Beyond Our Solar System: An interstellar comet just revealed hidden methane and chemical clues from another ...
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Live Science May 29
Controversial 'JuMBO' planets discovered by James Webb telescope may not be an illusion after all
livescience.com/space/astronomy/controversial-jumbo-planets-discovered-by-james-webb-telescope-may-not-be-an-illusion-after-all
WATCH: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in September, will scan space 1,000 times faster than Hubble ... Show more
Behind an inconspicuous door in the high school, a dark staircase leads to the observatory of the Nordenham astronomy enthusiasts ... Show more
At this hidden spot in Nordenham, you're very close to the sky
At this hidden spot in Nordenham, you're very close to the sky
Webb reveals black hole that formed before its galaxy: Which comes first, the galaxy or the black hole? We don't know, but scientists have long thought it ...
phys.org/news/2026-05-webb-reveals-black-hole-galaxy.html
livescience May 27
Astronomers weighed a 'little red dot' discovered by the James Webb telescope — and found a 'naked' black hole inside
livescience.com/space/black-holes/astronomers-weighed-a-little-red-dot-discovered-by-the-james-webb-telescope-and-found-a-naked-black-hole-inside
