Tag: telescopes
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Former Google CEO Leads Four Next-Gen Telescopes Earth-Space
High-Profile Initiative Unveiled at a National Astronomy Conference In a move that could redefine observational astronomy, a former Google CEO is at the helm of funding and coordinating four next-generation telescopes. The project spans three terrestrial installations and one space-based observatory, aiming to deliver sharper views of the universe and faster data from cut-edge instruments.…
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Former Google CEO Leads Private Funding for Four Next-Gen Telescopes: Three on Earth, One in Space
Overview: A Bold Leap for Astronomy In a striking turn for astronomy funding and innovation, a group led by the former CEO of Google has secured private funding for four next-generation telescopes. The ambitious project includes three ground-based instruments and a single space-based observatory, all designed to dramatically amplify our ability to observe the cosmos.…
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Former Google CEO Leads Charge for Four Next-Gen Telescopes: Three on Earth, One in Space
Four Next-Gen Telescopes Secure Private Funding, Igniting a Rapid Rollout In a bold move for astronomical research, four next-generation telescopes have secured private funding and are poised to begin deployment at an unprecedented pace. The initiative, announced at the annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society, positions three ground-based observatories on Earth and one space-based…
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Universe Expansion Rate: Sharpening H0 Measurements
New precision in measuring the cosmos’ expansion In a landmark effort to pin down the rate at which the universe is expanding, a diverse team of astronomers has achieved one of the most precise independent measurements to date. By combining observations from a suite of ground- and space-based telescopes, including the W. M. Keck Observatory…
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Spot Uranus Brightest at Opposition on Nov. 21, 2025: What to Expect
Uranus at Opposition: A rare November treat for stargazers November 2025 offers a prime opportunity to glimpse the distant ice giant Uranus as it reaches opposition. Opposition is when the planet lies opposite the Sun in the sky, placing it closest to Earth and brightest for observers. For Uranus, this is one of the best…
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Spot Uranus Shining at Its Brightest This Year: What to Expect on Nov. 21
Why November 2025 Is Your Best Time to See Uranus The ice giant Uranus reaches opposition this November, placing the planet opposite the Sun in our sky. When a planet is at opposition, it rises as the Sun sets, shines all night, and sits closest to Earth in its orbit. For observers in the Northern…
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Spot Uranus Brightest this Year: What to Expect on Nov. 21
Uranus at Opposition: A Rare November Brightening If you’re an astronomy enthusiast, November 2025 offers a prime window to observe Uranus as it reaches opposition. This is when the ice giant rises opposite the Sun in our sky, presenting its best contrast and highest visibility for the year. While Uranus won’t resemble the moon in…
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Breaks Apart, Stunning Telescope Photos Capture Its Dramatic Breakup
Introduction: A Dramatic Solar Encounter Comet C/2025 K1, popularly known as ATLAS, has stunned observers with dramatic breakup activity following its close approach to the Sun earlier this month. Discovered this year, the comet drew significant attention as it journeyed toward the inner solar system, only to unleash a spectacular display of fragmentation as it…
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Two Galilean Shadows: Io and Europa Darken Jupiter’s Clouds on Nov. 5
Introduction: A rare celestial alignment In the early hours after midnight on November 5, observers with even modest telescopes will be treated to a striking astronomical moment: the silhouettes of two of Jupiter’s Galilean moons, Io and Europa, crossing the giant planet’s disk and casting dark shadows onto its cloud tops. This event, driven by…
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China Begins Construction of Advanced Telescope on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Introduction to China’s New Telescope Project On a significant note for global astronomy, China has officially commenced the construction of the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT) in Delingha, located in the heart of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Often referred to as the ‘roof of the world,’ this region is renowned for its unique environmental conditions, which…