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Most Detailed Look Ever Into the Carina Nebula
[/caption] Like finding buried treasure, this new image of the Carina Nebula has uncovered details not seen before. This vibrant…
Iconic Telescope Array Gets a New Name
[/caption] The pop culture-rich Very Large Array has been updated with state-of-the-art technology and to befit the VLA’s new capabilities,…
Our Picks of Best Space and Astronomy Images from 2011
[/caption] 2011 was a picturesque year! The year brought us new discoveries, a new supernova, the end of an era…
Timelapse: Cerro Paranal Skies Above the VLT
This is one of the best timelapse videos of the year, showing ESO's Very Large Telescope in action and the…
New Submillimetre Camera Sheds Light on the Dark Regions of the Universe
[/caption] The stars and faint galaxies you see when you look up at the night sky are all emitting light…
The Holidays Are Coming! A Beginner’s Guide to Telescopes
The holidays are fast approaching, and you may be looking for gift ideas for your friends, loved ones and even…
Looking For the City Lights of Alien Civilizations
[/caption] When most people think about the search for alien life, the first thing that usually pops into mind is…
Latest Images of Comet Elenin: Not Much to See
[/caption] A series of images of Comet Elenin taken on October 21, 2011 might show an “extremely faint and diffuse…
ALMA Opens Her Eyes — With Stunning Results
There's a new telescope in town that just opened up for business. It's the long awaited ALMA, the Atacama Large…
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Ed Weiler – NASA Science Leader and Hubble Chief Scientist Retires
[/caption] Ed Weiler, NASA’s Science leader in charge of the robotic missions that continually produce scientific breakthroughs that amaze all…