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science1 month ago•116 min saved

Curiosity Rover Uncovers Unprecedented Shallow Pits on Mars' Mount Sharp

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified a series of broad, shallow pits on Mount Sharp that differ significantly from previously observed Martian features. While small surface divots are common, these specific formations lack associated debris and exhibit unique structural properties, prompting scientists to describe them as 'unlike quite anything we have seen.' The discovery, captured in August 2026, adds to the ongoing puzzle of Mars' geological history and the rover's 14-year mission.

via Space|

#gale-crater #mars-exploration #nasa-curiosity

science1 month ago•19 min saved

Chandra Observatory Releases 16-Image Gallery Highlighting Galactic Diversity

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has released a new gallery of 16 images, dubbed 'cosmic gems,' that showcase the diverse shapes and high-energy features of distant galaxies. The collection combines decades of X-ray data with observations from other telescopes to illustrate the variety of galactic structures.

via Good News Network|

#astronomy #chandra-x-ray-observatory #galaxy-classification

space5 months ago•4 min saved

Tiny Probe Snaps Fresh Mars Crescent Ahead of Psyche Mission

NASA’s Psyche mission captured Mars as a bright, high-phase crescent from about 3 million miles away ahead of a May 15 gravity assist; the image, taken with a multispectral imager and a very short exposure, illustrates how Mars’ dusty atmosphere broadens the crescent and hints at seasonal clouds near the north polar cap—data used to calibrate cameras for the upcoming Mars approach and the 2029 Psyche asteroid mission.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#mars #mars-atmosphere #nasa

science9 months ago•0 min saved

James Webb Space Telescope: Four Years of Cosmic Discoveries

The James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning images of four coiled dust shells around the triple star system Apep, revealing intricate serpentine patterns ejected over centuries by Wolf-Rayet stars.

via ABC News|

#apep-star-system #dust-shells #james-webb-space-telescope

science11 months ago•7 min saved

AI Restores Clarity to James Webb Space Telescope's Vision

Australian researchers developed an AI algorithm called AMIGO that successfully fixed the blurry images from the James Webb Space Telescope's Aperture Masking Interferometer, enhancing its ability to observe distant celestial objects and search for exoplanets, without the need for costly space repairs.

via Space|

#ai-correction #blurry-images #exoplanets

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Scientists Capture New Images and Evidence of Black Hole Mergers and Orbits

Scientists have captured the first-ever image of two black holes orbiting each other, marking a significant breakthrough in astrophysics and our understanding of the universe.

via bgr.com|

#astronomy #black-holes #gravitational-physics

science-and-technology11 months ago•4 min saved

HEO Robotics Advances On-Demand Solar System Imaging

HEO Robotics, an Australian company, is expanding its spacecraft imaging capabilities from low Earth orbit to higher orbits like geostationary orbit, with long-term plans to enable on-demand imaging of solar system objects such as asteroids, aiming to revolutionize space observation and exploration.

via Space|

#geostationary-orbit #heo-robotics #low-earth-orbit

science11 months ago•3 min saved

AI Enhances James Webb Telescope's Focus from Afar

Two Australian PhD students developed a software fix that restored the James Webb Space Telescope's imaging clarity, allowing it to capture unprecedented detailed images of celestial objects without physical repairs, showcasing innovative use of neural networks and simulations.

via Science Daily|

#astronomy #australian-innovation #james-webb-telescope

science11 months ago•6 min saved

Medula Nebula's Brain-Like Glow Captured in Stunning Astrophotography

Kentucky astrophotographer David Joyce captured a detailed image of the Medulla Nebula (CTB 1), a supernova remnant from a star explosion 10,000 years ago, using an 8-inch telescope over seven nights, revealing its colorful and complex structure.

via Space|

#astrophotography #ctb-1 #medulla-nebula

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Revolutionary Tiny Chip Enhances Space Observation and Spectroscopy

Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed RAFAEL, a tiny, high-efficiency spectroscopic chip that can capture detailed images of space and analyze materials more quickly and accurately than current methods, though it is still in the prototype stage.

via Phys.org|

#photonic-chip #rafael #science-and-technology

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Australian Scientists Enhance James Webb Telescope’s Vision from a Million Kilometres Away

A team in Australia improved the resolution of the James Webb Space Telescope's images using a specialized instrument called AMI, which was able to correct optical and electronic distortions during data processing, enabling clearer observations of distant stars, planets, and black hole jets from a million kilometres away.

via The Conversation|

#ami #astronomy #james-webb-space-telescope

technology1 year ago•16 min saved

Unveiling the Highest Resolution Smart Telescope

The Vaonis Vespera Pro is a high-end smart telescope offering easy-to-use, high-resolution astrophotography capabilities, especially suited for large deep-sky objects and beginners, but it comes at a steep price and has some limitations for detailed planetary imaging.

via Space|

#astrophotography #smart-telescope #space-imaging

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Astrophotographer Captures Cosmic Shark's Gaping Maw in Deep Space

Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher captured a stunning image of a cosmic shark-shaped nebula in the constellation Cepheus, formed by interstellar dust and gas, with notable features including a bright star and reflection nebulas, using advanced equipment and postprocessing techniques.

via Space|

#astrophotography #deep-space #nebula

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA Scientists Alarmed as Space Cargo Moves Unexplainedly

NASA's SpaceX Dragon capsule returned with 6,700 pounds of innovative space technology, including material durability tests, advanced robotic systems, space imaging advancements, and educational materials, highlighting significant progress in space exploration and Earth applications.

via Rude Baguette|

#iss-experiments #robotic-systems #science-and-technology

science1 year ago•6 min saved

James Webb Telescope Unveils the Universe's Hidden Secrets

The James Webb Space Telescope can see far into space by using a giant gold-coated mirror to collect faint infrared light from distant galaxies, which has traveled billions of years to reach it. Its advanced cameras, NIRCam and MIRI, detect this heat and light, allowing scientists to study the early universe and objects hidden by dust, all while being kept extremely cold by a sun shield and cryocooler.

via The Conversation|

#deep-space-observation #infrared-light #james-webb-space-telescope