Tag: telescopes
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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…
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Grote Reber: The Legacy of a Radio Astronomy Pioneer
Introduction to Grote Reber Grote Reber was an influential figure in the field of radio astronomy, known primarily for his pioneering work in the mid-20th century. Born in 1911 in Wheaton, Illinois, Reber made significant strides in the exploration of celestial radio waves, laying the groundwork for modern radio astronomy. Reber’s Journey in Radio Astronomy…