Tag: James Webb Space Telescope
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Australian scientists sharpen James Webb Telescope’s image quality
How Australia is helping sharpen the James Webb Space Telescope When NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021, its ability to resolve faint celestial objects depended on preserving an exceptionally sharp view from over a million kilometres away. A team of Australian scientists from the University of Sydney has now pushed that…
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Australian Scientists Sharpen James Webb Telescope Images
Overview: Giving James Webb a sharper cosmic sight When NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021, its success depended on keeping a razor-sharp view of the cosmos from a distance of about a million miles. A team of Australian researchers has now boosted Webb’s clarity by applying software corrections that recover lost…
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Sydney Students Sharpen JWST Focus with Groundbreaking Image-Repair Software
Sydney students fix blurry JWST images with innovative software Two innovative students from Sydney, Australia, have led a globally significant effort to sharpen the James Webb Space Telescope’s view. By developing and applying a powerful software solution, they addressed distortions in an onboard instrument and unlocked greater potential for discovering Earth-like planets in our galaxy.…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Origins Unveiled and Other Cosmic News
Interstellar Clues: 3I/ATLAS and the Dark Corners of Our Galaxy This week’s science headlines center on a remarkable suspect: comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor that crossed the solar system’s edge with a mystery wrapped in stardust. First spotted in late June, 3I/ATLAS has become a beacon for researchers aiming to piece together where it came…
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James Webb vs Hubble: Which Space Telescope Truly Changed Astronomy?
Introduction: Two Milestones in Space Observation The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope have both reshaped our understanding of the universe, but they do so in different ways. Hubble, launched in 1990, has been the workhorse of visible-light astronomy for over three decades. James Webb, launched more recently, is designed to…
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Melbourne’s Adults-Only Stargazing Nights at the Planetarium
Introduction: A Night Sky Experience for Adults Scienceworks is expanding its evening offerings with Discover The Night Sky, an adults-only stargazing series hosted at the Melbourne Planetarium. Guided by astronomer Dr. Tanya Hill, the program combines rigorous astronomy education with engaging entertainment to create a sophisticated, accessible look at the cosmos for grown-up science lovers.…
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Melbourne Stargazing: Discover The Night Sky for Adults
Introduction: A stylish, adults-only stargazing night Scienceworks has launched the Melbourne Planetarium’s Discover The Night Sky, a monthly stargazing series designed exclusively for adults. Hosted by renowned astronomer Dr Tanya Hill, the program blends rigorous science education with entertaining storytelling to illuminate the wonders of the night sky. It’s a forward-thinking way to experience astronomy…
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Melbourne Planetarium’s Adults-Only Stargazing Series Lights Up the Night
Discover The Night Sky: A unique adults-only stargazing experience Melbourne’s Scienceworks venue continues to expand its night-time appeal with Discover The Night Sky, a monthly stargazing series hosted by astronomer Dr Tanya Hill. This adults-only program has carved out a space where science education meets social evening, offering both beginners and seasoned sky-watchers a chance…
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Unfolding the Universe: The JWST-Inspired Art Tour Reaches Amsterdam with ‘Wandering Through Time and Space’
Introduction: A Celestial Art Series Comes to Europe The ongoing project Unfolding the Universe has evolved from a NYC-based tribute to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) into a multi-part international art celebration. The second chapter, Wandering Through Time and Space, opened September 6 at Torch Gallery in Amsterdam and runs through October 26. Led…
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Unfolding the Universe: JWST Art Exhibition in Amsterdam
Celebrating the James Webb Space Telescope through art The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to reshape our view of the cosmos, and contemporary artists have met that revolutionary science with bold, tactile responses. The second installment of Ashley Zelinskie’s Unfolding the Universe series, titled “Wandering Through Time and Space,” opened on September 6 at…