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Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff." ...
Astronomers at The University of Manchester have played a leading role in the discovery of a new cosmic object that is much ...
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That's the ethos behind Vaonis's Hestia. It's not a smart telescope, or even a normal telescope. Think of it as a lens to which you can attach your smartphone and, by using an app on your phone and ...
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Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do people use telescopes to look into space ...