#Astronomy

7 articles tagged “Astronomy”.

1. Science July 2, 2026 at 06:48 AM

   1.7 Million Planned Satellites Could End Ground-Based Astronomy, Study Warns

   ESO research says proposed mega-constellations of up to 1.7 million satellites, including bright mirror satellites, would devastate ground-based astronomy.

2. Science June 30, 2026 at 06:38 PM

   Rubin Observatory Begins Decade-Long Cosmic Survey

   The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile started its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, aiming to map the southern sky and study dark energy.

3. Science June 27, 2026 at 06:38 PM

   Cosmic Shock Wave Structure from Galaxy Collision Found

   Astronomers discovered a giant 'bow-and-arrow' structure, likely a cosmic shock wave from a supersonic galaxy collision.

4. Science June 25, 2026 at 06:47 PM

   Astronomers detect giant planets lighter than cotton candy

   Researchers have discovered two Jupiter-sized 'super-puff' exoplanets with densities comparable to shaving foam, orbiting a star 1,100 light-years away.

5. Science June 22, 2026 at 06:46 PM

   Webb Telescope Spots Birth of Giant Galaxy, Supermassive Black Hole

   Astronomers observed a compact group of at least six galaxies merging 12 billion light-years away, offering a rare glimpse into early cosmic evolution.

6. Science June 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM

   Dark Energy Accelerates Universe Expansion, New Study Confirms

   New research confirms the universe's expansion is accelerating, refuting 2025 claims that dark energy was weakening.

7. Science June 17, 2026 at 06:24 PM

   Venus Disappears Behind Moon in Rare Daytime Occultation

   On June 17, 2026, Venus will be occulted by the Moon in broad daylight for the first time in 11 years. A rare skywatching event visible across North America with the naked eye.