Tag: Space observation
Unexplained Baltic Sea Substance Seen from Space
This colorful satellite image shows swirling films of organic material on the surface of the Gulf of Gdańsk in 2018. Scientists were stumped by this mysterious substance until 5 years later. The picture was...
Rapidly Feeding Black Hole Detected by James Webb Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a remarkable discovery in the early universe, revealing a supermassive black hole named LID-568 that is feeding at an incredibly fast rate. This finding challenges current...
Unveiling China’s ‘Thousands Sails’ Satellites: Astronomers’ Nightmare Revealed
China's new Qianfan, or "Thousand Sails," satellites have caught the attention of astronomers due to their bright reflections back to Earth. These satellites, part of a proposed megaconstellation by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST),...
NASA Ends NEOWISE Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Mission
NASA's NEOWISE telescope, dedicated to planetary defense, has officially ended its mission after 15 years of detecting near-Earth asteroids and comets. Originally designed for a seven-month mission, NEOWISE exceeded expectations by discovering over 200...
Moon and Venus Conjunction: August 5 Night Sky Viewing Opportunity
On August 5, Venus, the brightest planet, will pass very close to a crescent moon in the twilight sky, creating a stunning celestial sight. This event may have inspired symbols on flags or famous...