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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

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

Stardust: The Mission That Brought Back the Dust of Origins to Earth

Twenty years after the return of its capsule to Earth in January 2006, NASA's Stardust mission still represents one of those moments when space exploration became something much more concrete.

Elena Marsh·7 min read·6/17/2026

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

The Night Sky in June 2026 - Spreewald-Spechtler

The moon's path and planetary movements in June 2026, including visibility details for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and notable comets and asteroids.

Victor Hale·10 min read·6/17/2026

First Reliable Evidence of Magnetic Fields on Exoplanets

A team of astronomers has found the clearest evidence to date that some planets outside our solar system may exhibit magnetic fields, marking the first reliable detection of magnetism on exoplanets.

Elena Marsh·4 min read·6/17/2026

Webb Discovers New Details in the Atmosphere of Exoplanet WASP-121 b

Astronomers have discovered significant differences in the atmospheric conditions of the ultra-hot gas planet WASP-121 b, revealing insights into its unique atmospheric dynamics.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/17/2026

Spectral Analysis Illuminates the Mystery of the "Little Red Dots"

The complex puzzle surrounding the objects known as "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) has gradually been pieced together since their discovery by NASA, ESA, and CSA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2022.

Victor Hale·7 min read·6/17/2026