15 April 2020
Scientists discover most brightest and energetic supernova yet
... from two massive stars that merged before the explosion. Their findings are published today in Nature Astronomy. Such an event so far only exists in theory and has never been confirmed through astronomical observations. Dr. Matt...
March 2018
Mapping the dark universe
... past and future evolution of our universe. The operations ground segment relies strongly on heritage from previous astronomy and other science missions (Herschel/Planck, Gaia, etc) but there are a number of specific challenges and...
August 2018
Making a cosmic impression
... inspiration from a new source. In 2009, my brother-in-law Steve Young, founder of the British-based international magazine Astronomy Now, gave me a copy of his newly published 10th Anniversary edition entitled Hubble Reborn - The Story of the...
November 2019
Space kaleidoscope - towards a genuine multi-messenger exploration
... an open receiver that is capable of tuning into multiple frequencies, and adjusting to each as needed. Just as multi-messenger astronomy can pick up cosmic ripples that are otherwise too faint to observe, a vibrant and inclusive capacity across...
May 2022
Essential guide to the James Webb Space Telescope
...are swamped by their own heat, rendering them useless for astronomy. Nearly all of JWST is passively cooled using a massive...Fifth Star Labs Sky Guide App, co-host of the Awesome Astronomy podcast, and frequently appears on radio and BBC TV. Jeni loves...
March 2026
The imagined sky – power, inequality and the future of space sustainability
... it was agreed to include “Dark and quiet skies, astronomy and large constellations: addressing emerging issues and challenges” on its... concerns about the cascade effect and interference with astronomy have made it clear that the orbital domain ...
