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Hubble Celebrates 36 Years with Fascinating View of the Trifid Nebula

The Hubble Space Telescope of NASA/ESA has once again focused on a scene it first captured in 1997, in honor of its 36th anniversary: a small section of a star formation region in the constellation Sagittarius, about 5,000 light-years away, known as the Trifid Nebula.

Elena Marsh·6 min read·6/19/2026

Terzan 5 - An Unusual Globular Cluster

Researchers have confirmed a new class of objects within our Milky Way: remnants referred to as "fossil fragments of the galaxy core". Terzan 5 is the prototype of these remnants from the early formation phase of our galaxy.

Victor Hale·7 min read·6/19/2026

Public Participation in the Search for Gravitational Lenses - Spreewald-Spechtler

With the launch of 'Space Warps,' a new citizen science project, the public can actively participate in the search for rare gravitational lenses using data from the Euclid space telescope.

Elena Marsh·7 min read·6/19/2026

Towards EAS 2026: Lausanne Hosts the European Astronomy Gathering

In less than two weeks, Lausanne will host the European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting (EAS 2026), the largest event dedicated to astronomical research in Europe.

Victor Hale·3 min read·6/18/2026

The Night Sky in May 2026 - Spreewald-Spechtler

At the beginning of May, we can find the full moon in the constellation Libra. The waning moon continues its journey through various constellations, culminating in a Blue Moon at the end of the month.

Victor Hale·9 min read·6/18/2026

Webb Discovers Water Ice Clouds on Exo-Jupiter

A team of astronomers led by Elisabeth Matthews at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) has discovered water ice clouds on a distant exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab, showcasing the potential for future exoplanet research.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/18/2026

Young Star Clusters in Focus of Nearby Galaxies

Astronomers have utilized the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope to examine thousands of young star clusters in nearby galaxies, revealing insights into star formation and the birth of planets.

Victor Hale·5 min read·6/18/2026

The Galaxy Messier 59 - Spreewald-Spechtler

Messier 59 (NGC 4621) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. The object was discovered on April 11, 1779, by the German astronomer Johann Gottfried Köhler in Dresden along with Messier 60 and NGC 4638 while observing the comet Bode.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/18/2026

Webb Investigates the Surface of a Rocky Planet - Spreewald-Spechtler

Using the MIRI instrument aboard the James Webb Space Telescope, a research team investigated the surface composition of the rocky planet LHS 3844 b, revealing insights into its geological properties.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/18/2026

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The Galaxy Messier 100 - Spreewald-Spechtler

The spiral galaxy Messier 100 (NGC 4321), located in the constellation Coma Berenices, was discovered on March 15, 1781, by French astronomer Pierre Méchain. It is a member of the Virgo Cluster and is known for its prominent spiral structure and starburst activity.

Elena Marsh·9 min read·6/18/2026

Welcome Back to Mars! #280

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Elena Marsh·1 min read·6/17/2026

LUNA Occidente vs Cina

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Elena Marsh·1 min read·6/17/2026