Tag: space telescope
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Unveiling the Mysteries of Exoplanets: How We Discover Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
As astronomers, we have long gazed at the night sky and wondered: Are we alone? In recent decades, the search for exoplanets—planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun—has transformed from science fiction into a thriving scientific field. Let’s explore how astronomers detect these distant worlds and what we’ve learned so far about the potential for other…
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The James Webb Space Telescope: Ushering in a New Era of Astronomy
When discussing the evolution of astronomical observation, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents a monumental leap forward. Launched on December 25, 2021, JWST is the most advanced space observatory ever constructed, designed to build upon and surpass the discoveries made by its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope. Unlike Hubble, which primarily observes in the…
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Exploring the Legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope
Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has dramatically transformed our understanding of the universe. Orbiting above the distortion of Earth’s atmosphere, Hubble has captured breathtaking images and delivered crucial scientific data, leading to monumental discoveries in astronomy. A Window into the Universe Hubble was named after American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who demonstrated…
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