A Precocious Black Hole
In July 2015, researchers announced the discovery of a black hole that grew much more quickly than its host galaxy. The discovery calls into question previous assumptions on development of galaxies. The black hole was discovered using the Hubble Space Telescope, and detected in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, by ESA’s XMM-Newton and NASA’s Chandra. […]
Space for climate
While leaders from around the world meet at COP21 to reach an agreement on climate change, learn how satellites provide essential information about the health of our planet To source
A Precocious Black Hole
In July 2015, researchers announced the discovery of a black hole that grew much more quickly than its host galaxy. The discovery calls into question previous assumptions on development of galaxies. The black hole was discovered using the Hubble Space Telescope, and detected in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, by ESA’s XMM-Newton and NASA’s Chandra. […]
Week In Images
Our week through the lens: 23-27 November 2015 To source
European payload selected for ExoMars 2018 surface platform
Two European instruments and four European contributions on two Russian instruments have been selected for the Russian-led science platform that will land on Mars as part of the ESA–Roscosmos ExoMars 2018 mission. To source
[Project Topics] Hayabusa2 took images of the moon and Earth
Topics List Dec. 3, 2015 UpdatedHayabusa2 Earth Swing-by JAXA performed an Earth swing-by operation of the “Hayabusa2” on the night of Dec 3 （Thu.）, 2015 （Japan Standard Time）. The “Hayabusa2 flew closest to the Earth at 7:08 p.m. （JST） and passed over the Pacific Ocean around the Hawaii islands at an altitude of about 3,090 […]
Sudanese fields
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-2A image of south Khartoum in Sudan, also featured on the Earth from Space video programme To source
[ISS / Japanese Experiment Module (KIBO)] Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui
Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui Last Updated: November 27, 2015 Try Zero-G 2015 performed by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, the following 6 proposals were selected out of 80 proposals. (Similar proposals were merged through the selection process.) He also gave us special message to Asian youth. The next call for proposal […]
Flight teams prepare for LISA Pathfinder liftoff
Following months of intensive training, mission controllers for the LISA Pathfinder gravitational wave detection testbed will complete a final rehearsal tomorrow, ensuring that all is ready for the journey to space. To source
Best Inexpensive Telescopes (A Great Gift Idea) – 2015 Guide
Are you looking for a gift to give (or to get)? Here are the best telescopes under $200: Astronomy experts agree: Don’t buy a “department store telescope.” Cheap scopes are worse than toys. They make outlandish claims, trying to hook your cash by baiting you with colorful Hubble Space Telescope images on the packaging. (You […]
Best Telescope for Beginners (Easy to Use) – 2015 Guide
Do you want painless, quick access to the universe? Our editors suggest these nimble telescopes. One is “digital”; the other is “analog.” Take your pick: Chart of Space.com’s high-quality telescope picks.Credit: by Karl Tate, Infographics artist Editors‘ Choice: Celestron COSMOS 90GT Wi-Fi Refractor / AltAz Tripod / Go-To Most innovative, future-proofand “digital” Celestron recently found […]
Best Small, Portable Telescopes for Travelers and City-Dwellers – 2015 Guide
Do you need a compact, lightweight, portable telescope? As is often said of cameras, “The best one is the one you have with you.” For a telescope, that means the one that’s small enough to keep with you, wherever you are. Whether you’re on a safari in the outback, or camped out in a studio […]
Best Hobbyist Telescopes for Serious Skywatchers (Assembly Required) – 2015 Guide
Do you need a telescope that can probe the deep sky for many years? If you often find yourself thinking how cool it would be to cast your mind’s eye out into the universe and see its wonders firsthand, you’re a strong candidate for the amateur astronomy hobby. You’ll need a sturdy instrument, one with […]