| 单词 | observatory |
| 例句 | In our history it was some horde of furry little mammals who hid from the dinosaurs, colonized the treetops and later scampered down to domesticate fire, invent writing, construct observatories and launch space vehicles. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He points to the news announcer actor, who breaks in with a second bulletin: The Government Meteorological Bureau has asked observatories to watch for more explosions on Mars. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z It took a long time to get the instruments to Benatky, and the castle had to be adapted to make a suitable observatory. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “It was this observatory that saved the building from going into bankruptcy.” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Brahe’s observatory: the curved scale is a quadrant for measuring elevations that is built into the wall; inside it is a trompe I’oeil section of Brahe’s observatory, with a giant figure of Brahe himself. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Alone in the observatory late one night, I heard the telephone ring persistently. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His report explains that a professor at a Chicago observatory has spotted several gas explosions on Mars. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z He left the astronomers to their fogbound observatory and set off down the track, feeling his way along by following his dæmon, whose eyes were closer to the ground. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He carries a lantern up a winding staircase to a starlit observatory and looks through the eyepiece of a great telescope, its mouth pointed into the black. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She and Rufino and Pilar ate in a restaurant observatory shaped like a spaceship. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The observatory was some distance to the north, and Lee Scoresby hired a dog sledge and driver. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Black patted the wall, like he was proud of the observatory. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The observatory was christened Uraniborg, after Urania, the Muse of astronomy, and over the years developed into a major scientific institution with observing galleries, library and studies. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Three years before The War of the Worlds was published, a Bostonian named Percival Lowell founded a major observatory where the most elaborate claims in support of life on Mars were developed. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z In a period of a few weeks, the Arecibo Observatory could transmit to a comparable observatory on a planet of a nearby star all of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Up the mountain they have an observatory belonging to the Imperial Muscovite Academy. They’d be able to tell you. I know he went up there more than once.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “And now we can’t go to the observatory, since it’s still closed because of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. But making our own app—together—sounds prodigious.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The town wasn’t far from Princeton University, which had an astronomical observatory. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z But don’t run away with the idea that Uraniborg was entirely the forerunner of a modern observatory and technological complex. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z A small observatory through which one might see the stars. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z When Charles II heard the news, he decided that, as a seafaring nation, Britain had to have the necessary information as an aid to navigation, and the planned observatory became a project of the Crown. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Lowell built his observatory far away from home, on Mars Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona.' Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Or perhaps Mai's family had an apartment with a roof- deck that housed an amateur self-constructed observatory with a shockingly powerful reflecting telescope. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z An early scene from the Wells’s novel also included a steadily ticking observatory clock. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z When he realized that his observatory shook slightly in the wind, making his measurements imperfect, he moved his instruments into underground bunkers. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It encompassed not only the vast archives, but the university, too, together with laboratories and glasshouses, medical theaters and music rooms, and even a celestial observatory. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The instruments were the best that money could provide, and as the work of observing developed and more assistants came to the island to work with Tycho, a second observatory was built near by. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z As long as Frederick remained on the throne, Tycho was able to enjoy an unprecedented amount of freedom to run his observatory just as he liked. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z The largest semi-steerable radio/radar observatory on the planet Earth is the Arecibo facility, which Cornell University operates for the National Science Foundation. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A workshop made of stones, with an observatory. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He saw the great dome of the main observatory, a smaller one a little way off, and between them a group of administration buildings and domestic quarters. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She had drawn a picture of a stone tower—one that she had drawn before—with high walls and an observatory pointing at the sky. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z After an audience with the Emperor, he was appointed Imperial Mathematician, granted a good income and offered a choice of three castles in which to set up his observatory. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z So Humason took odd jobs at the observatory—electrician’s assistant, janitor, swabbing the floors of the telescope he had helped to build. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The back side of the moon—the side away from earth—would be a great spot for an observatory. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Haas helped him into a sleeping bag, then stumbled on to the weather observatory a little over two miles away. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z At first, there was little change in the government’s attitude to Tycho—indeed, more money was provided later that year to cover debts that he had incurred building up the observatory. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z They took to social media to ask what it was, they watched it from the online camera of an observatory nearby. What's That Mysterious Man Doing on Boston's Tallest Building? 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Lovell was primarily concerned with investigating cosmic rays, and the observatory has since played a key role in the research of meteors, quasars and pulsars. Doves: "The band are splitting up? Nobody told me!" | Interview 2010-04-03T23:07:00Z The summit and observatory can be reached on foot, and by car and cog-train, with the road to the top usually open from mid-May to mid-October, weather permitting. Top 10 national and state parks in New England, USA 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z I got a sneak peak over the last month as construction was wrapping up, and my first looks suggest the revamped observatory is likely to become a must-see, even for jaded natives. Renewing an Affair With the Empire State Building 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Twenty-four miles off Mainland, Fair Isle is Britain’s most remote inhabited island and is widely known for its bird observatory, where Cleeves worked as a cook. Savoring the Shetland Islands on the small screen 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The composition began with recordings of gravitational waves produced by two colliding black holes, captured by an observatory operated by MIT and Caltech. Review | William Basinski’s tranquil tunes stirred listeners — and got a standing ovation — at U Street Music Hall 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z As they walked into the observatory, they held hands, leaned into each other and talked. 2010-01-16T04:06:00Z “Can’t we follow the findings of the observatory? They predict when the new moon will be visible.” When is Eid al-Fitr? 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z In a container on Greenwich observatory hill, 12 of us are trying to save our world. 3rd Ring Out 2010-06-30T20:45:00Z In the mountains east of Silicon Valley stands the Lick Observatory, the world’s first permanently occupied summit observatory. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Most impressive, however, are the 360-degree views from the Tower Suite, a three-story penthouse that once served as the monastery's observatory. 2010-02-06T04:05:00Z That phenomenon makes Ms. Sze’s work well suited to settings like the High Line, where one of her sculptures — a bird-and-insect observatory with an urbane twist — resides. Art Review: ?Sarah Sze: Infinite Line? at Asia Society - Review 2011-12-15T23:22:12Z He invited the audience to imagine themselves as moles, crawling in through the cat flap of a domestic semi to spy on an astronomer who is standing in the kitchen admiring his own observatory. Bedwyr Williams: why I'm taking a space observatory to Venice 2013-04-14T17:00:01Z These small, shimmering images, based on 19th-century photographs of the sun from a Parisian observatory, could look a little too precious on their own. Art Trek: A Critic’s Gallery Crawl Through SoHo and TriBeCa 2014-04-04T17:47:11Z Chile — primarily in the Atacama — contains 70 percent of the world’s professional astronomy observatories, if you count the massive new ones under construction like the Giant Magellan Telescope. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The first of Hubble’s many technical issues was “a bad case of the jitters”; severe flapping of the solar panels whenever the observatory moved between sunlight and darkness rendered its signature long exposures unusable. Neil deGrasse Tyson Explores the Symbiosis Between War and Astrophysics 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z As darkness fell, we headed to an observatory adjacent to Tatacoa’s entrance. In Southwest Colombia, Treasures Are Forbidden No More 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z The Maunakea Visitor Information Station, located about two-thirds up the side of the dormant volcano, is base camp for the professional observatories on the summit. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z There’s also an observatory, cleverly built to look like a silo from the outside. Utah Powder and Steeps, Without the Crowds 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z The elevator rides were fast and fun, and I loved the view from the open observatory on the 86th floor and the smaller, enclosed one, higher up. New York City From a Pint-Size Perspective 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z One observatory scientist compares humans looking through telescopes to ants unable to comprehend the immensity of their surroundings. Review: Looking to the Stars, ‘Cielo’ Can’t Quite Form a Constellation 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z The more surprising work here is a double projection shot at a lunar observatory. 10 Galleries to Visit Now in Chelsea 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z A day ticket is $4, which allows you to walk the jetty, and dive, fish or swim from it; the miniature railway and observatory cost extra. 10 of the world’s best piers: readers’ travel tips 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z And if traveling far distances is an issue, many universities in the United States have observatories on campus that offer public viewing hours. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z One October morning, Mr. Letterman offered these reflections from a perch more than 100 stories above the city, while he contemplated a panoramic view of Lower Manhattan at the observatory of 1 World Trade Center. David Letterman (and His Beard) Shop at Target These Days 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z Though to be clear, some of the women defied the barrier of the observatory itself and determinedly spent cold, hard nights turning the metal dome, climbing ladders not meant for “ladies” and operating the telescopes. Ladies Who Launch: Women Who Opened the Door to Space Exploration 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z The mixed-use building would contain offices, residences, shops, conference and sports facilities, a hotel, a restaurant and bar, a museum, and an observatory. See New Plans for a Self-Sustaining Vertical City in the Sahara Desert 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z In Los Angeles, I visited one of the most prominent observatories in the world — the Griffith Observatory, built in 1935. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z He also worked on new electric devices, built an early private astronomical observatory and, with his daughter, took early photographs of the moon and of snow crystals. Daguerreotypes Spur Book on John Dillwyn Llewelyn 2014-02-06T15:00:01Z At night, you sleep in some of the tallest treehouses in the world — thatched, open-air observatories surrounded by panoramic views of the forest and a symphony of birds. Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining to lodgings in Laos 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z A boston mathematician and astronomer established this observatory outside of downtown Flagstaff in 1894, and it was here in 1930 that astronomers discovered the planet Pluto. At the Grand Canyon, a cancer survivor rises to the challenge of a rim-to-rim-to-rim hike 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z You wouldn't really call an old house or an observatory an area, would you? David Mitchell on new World Heritage sites 2011-03-27T00:05:36Z Once around each of the observatories and she was ready to go back down, though she smiled politely at the elevator operators and guards who asked if we had had a good time. New York City From a Pint-Size Perspective 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The observatory also offers public stargazing programs, ranging from the introductory evening I am enjoying to overnight affairs. Arizona’s Kitt Peak Observatory offers a perfect sight-line to the stars 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z They visited observatories in ancient Estonian cities like Pärnu and Tartu, where Dr. Ozernoy would research astronomical phenomena like quasars and black holes. The Solar System Winked 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The university boasts an elite academic astronomy program, and the telescope is a Tucson treasure; scholars travel from around the world to spend an evening studying the far-off galaxies visible from the observatory. T Magazine: Stargazing at the Miraval Resort 2013-01-29T14:00:26Z Wilson Observatory and will stretch into the night on Saturday, allowing visitors to combine their art gazing with a little nighttime star-gazing — a treat, since the observatory generally closes at 5 p.m. Artists to take over Mt. Wilson Observatory for science-inspired exhibitions and performance this weekend 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z At the observatory, Saturday’s program will include stations that offer personalized caricatures, balloon animals, face painting and artificial tattoos. 9 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z The ancient observatory at Kokino was discovered just a decade ago. Explorer: In Macedonia, the Lure of the Grape 2010-09-22T15:52:00Z The streets are quiet, and the air so clear that you can see the mountaintop observatories across the bay. How a College Final Became a Lesson in Survival 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z Starfish clustered in crevices, and schools of fish undulated around the observatory. Mountains? Rain forests? Fjords? New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park has them all. 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z On the observatory deck it would be helpful to see maps of the terrain, identifying major landmarks. Exhibition Review: A View Inside King Kong?s Perch 2011-07-16T00:00:07Z Ananthaswamy searches for cosmological truth by visiting the often remote observatories and laboratories studying the universe. Stuart Clark's top 10 approachable astronomy books 2010-08-18T09:22:00Z It is now increasingly likely that food items have been produced with the assistance of space-based technologies, like freeze-dried foods, or through the use of crop monitoring from space-based observatories. Space agriculture boldly grows food where no one has grown before 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z But she is congenitally polite and, as she stared up at the storied Art Deco observatory in Griffith Park here, on an 1,100-foot summit of Mount Hollywood, maybe a tiny bit self-conscious. The Amy Adams Method 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Alternatively, take the 70-minute drive to Joshua Tree national park and explore its observatory. 10 of the best things to do in Palm Springs, California 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z And I thought I was on it as I followed the sidewalk down from the observatory parking lot. Los Angeles, as a Pedestrian 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Two-hour guided tours to the region’s oldest and most popular tourist observatory depart nightly from Vicuña’s main square. 4,500 pesos. In Chile’s Elqui Valley, Intergalactic Sightseeing Is the Star 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z “I thought of it as an observatory of the ranges,” says Predock. Natural Wonder 2010-06-01T04:00:00Z A generous entrance through former storefronts has been dedicated to the observatory, replacing the human traffic jam that afflicted the tower’s office lobby. Renewing an Affair With the Empire State Building 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The Empire State’s observatory might benefit from higher ambitions as well. Exhibition Review: A View Inside King Kong?s Perch 2011-07-16T00:00:07Z Once every 18.6 years, if you stand atop the course’s observatory mound and look up the line of parallel mounds toward the octagonal area, something spectacular happens. A Push to Move the Golf Course Atop a Native American ‘Stonehenge’ 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Now scientists can build gravitational wave observatories and, with them, look back to the birth of the universe. 2016's best bits: breakthroughs in science 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z The observatory is open during the day for touring, which affords close-up looks at — but not through — three of the facility’s largest instruments, and occasional supervised sessions on solar telescopes. Arizona’s Kitt Peak Observatory offers a perfect sight-line to the stars 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Whether designed for professional use or for the general public, observatories nurture humanity’s explorations of the cosmos. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z It’s an airborne observatory, a massive telescope mounted inside a 747 flying as high as is possible. Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols to Fly on NASA Mission 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z These two observatories belong to a new generation of observatories that will be able to analyze potential life-bearing planets light-years away. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z A side door opens, and we’re released into the observatory’s Horizon level, a spectacular continuous wall of windows revealing panoramas from every angle. Atop New York’s One World Trade Center, a rush of hope and memories 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z The content can take the reader to the observatory at Greenwich, meetings at the Admiralty, artisan workshops of London and the South Seas. Navigating 18th-century science: Board of Longitude archive digitised 2013-07-18T06:47:24Z IceCube is not the first neutrino observatory to be built by scientists, but it is by far the largest. The hunt for neutrinos in the Antarctic 2011-01-23T00:05:49Z I was on a similar flight, the first airborne observatory, back in 1977. Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols to Fly on NASA Mission 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z He followed this up by inaugurating a sustained and painstakingly accurate programme of monitoring at his palatial observatory of Uraniborg, turning astronomy into what Mr Wootton calls the first modern science. Understanding the universe 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z The skies above Maui are some of the darkest in the world for stargazing and the park is home to the Haleakala observatory, operated by the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy. Top 10 national and state parks in Hawaii 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z In the late 1970s, he optimistically informed the Dia Arts founder and collector Philippa de Menil that the giant sky observatory he was planning to sculpture into the extinct volcano would be complete by 2000. T Magazine: Seeing the Light 2013-05-09T18:01:22Z Another observatory that sometimes allows viewing through large telescopes is the Mount Wilson Observatory near Los Angeles. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z In May 2017, she proposed to Ryan during a private tour of the observatory at Columbia University in New York, presenting him with a ring made out of meteorite and dinosaur bone. Perspective | Till death do us part: A voodoo-themed wedding celebration at Congressional Cemetery 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z “First light,” as astronomers call the moment when an observatory begins operations, is scheduled for 2024. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z There is a good reason that the University of Texas has McDonald observatory right outside of Ft Davis, TX. Along the Rio Grande, a Hot Spring and a Warm Welcome 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The 360- aerial images explore several of the Mayan ruins, including the pyramid, the Temple of Warriors, the observatory and the nunnery. 10 virtual tours of the world’s most famous landmarks 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z I wrote about the time he scaled a seven-foot wall to break us into our school’s observatory during the first snowfall of the season, how down below the campus bustled in its miniature, snow-covered state. Pushed Together for 48 Days, Then Pulled Apart for 49 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z It’s unclear whether the creators of the observatory experience intended so, but I find it to be quite effective for transitioning nostalgic folks like me from the past to the present-day building. Atop New York’s One World Trade Center, a rush of hope and memories 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Here are some additional observatories in the United States that are open to the public: Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The observatory at One World Trade Center won’t open until next year. Remembering Sept. 11 at New York sites 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z I thought about workers in astronomy observatories, getting ready for a night of exploration. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Beckinsale’s radiant, frightening turn is one of complete command; the film works because the ensemble around her rotates with the smoothness of planets at an upscale observatory. The 50 best films of 2016 in the US: No 7 Love & Friendship 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z A short paved path leads from the observatory to panels describing the blast and its effects. Take a wildflower hike among the volcanic St. Helens landscape 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Photographs of the crater in the catalog to the Los Angeles show suggest that it may be overdone, seeming more temple than observatory in some chambers. Art Review: James Turrell Plays With Color at the Guggenheim 2013-06-20T23:01:56Z Samuel P. Langley, then the director of the observatory, feared that if the ransom was paid, “it would pave the way for other lens-knappings,” according to the observatory’s website. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Recognizing her capabilities, he reassigned her to help at the observatory. Ladies Who Launch: Women Who Opened the Door to Space Exploration 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z An elevator runs up the mast, depositing visitors at the enclosed, and much smaller, 102nd floor observatory. Renewing an Affair With the Empire State Building 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The Smithsonian is an American treasure with its museums, the National Zoo, the tropical research station in Panama, astrophysical observatory and many other cultural, scientific and historical resources. The Smithsonian got its start thanks to a mysterious gift 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Outside, 50 or so people milled about at the observatory doors, the usual summer crush waiting their turn for a peek through the telescope inside. In Chile’s Elqui Valley, Intergalactic Sightseeing Is the Star 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z Although Herschel’s musical compositions had ground to a halt with the move, there is mystery surrounding his relationship with Haydn, who visited the observatory in June 1792. William Herschel Is Famous for Science. What About His Music? 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The exhibit, said Mr. Applebaum, will be a combination of large-scale models that are scientifically based, lab-like experiences, observatory areas, digital interactions, and viewing cases containing 17 different kinds of living insects. An 8,000-Pound Tribute to the Power of the Beehive 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Sanders's observatory project is known as the Thirty Metre Telescope or TMT. Space race: the new generation of super-telescopes 2011-01-09T00:06:17Z Plus, nighttime observation requires dim ground conditions — a hazard to driving — while daytime is the period when all the observatory staff sleep. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Beginning Friday, March 24, the observatory is hosting its annual celebration of art and space at the center’s headquarters in central Paris, just opposite Les Halles. A Space Odyssey: Making Art Up There 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z Inside the caboose, I crawled up a ladder to what past guests referred to as “the observatory penthouse” in the cabin guestbook. Explorer: Where Alaskan Adventurers Lay Their Heads 2011-08-05T18:30:00Z Four rival projects are now under way and should see a series of giant observatories operating on mountain tops in Hawaii and Chile by the end of the decade. Space race: the new generation of super-telescopes 2011-01-09T00:06:17Z At the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center, the observatory lacks an outdoor terrace, which reduces the immediacy of the experience. The Views From the Top: How They Measure Up 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Now you can walk, or ride the miniature railway, to the underwater observatory at its farthest point. 10 of the world’s best piers: readers’ travel tips 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Instead, professional observatories use computers to capture data and images and send them to researchers around the world. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Free talks describe the observatory’s achievements, like verifying Einstein’s geometric theory of gravitation. In Silicon Valley, dropping in at the GooglePlex, tech museums and the Jobs garage 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z What they find when they enter his observatory is something horrible indeed: The famous astronomer is dead and “burning like a torch.” ‘The Rim of Morning’ review: Two supernatural novels by William Sloane 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z The freshly-renovated Daydream Island Resort, located on Australia’s Whitsunday Islands between Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, is home to a nearly 700-foot free-form coral reef, a new educational center and an underwater observatory. See the World and Make a Difference on a ‘Citizen Science’ Expedition 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z The Giant Magellan Telescope is one of two mega observatories currently under construction in Chile, along with the European-led Extremely Large Telescope. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Although the funds are not available for a planetarium, Boise State University is introducing a mobile observatory to the reserve in the near future. At the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, socially distanced stargazing 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Admission includes a guided visit to the observatory that lasts about an hour. Mountains? Rain forests? Fjords? New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park has them all. 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z I am on the roof of a small observatory with 11 other space tourists; two other groups are on other telescopes elsewhere on the grounds. Arizona’s Kitt Peak Observatory offers a perfect sight-line to the stars 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z At the furthest extreme of scale, Katie Paterson's History of Darkness collects images of the night sky, all void and black, from observatories around the world. Things get curiouser and curiouser at the Turner Contemporary 2013-05-18T08:01:28Z The sapling was planted in the city's Griffith Park near the observatory. Harrison tree killed by beetles 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z James Turrell has spent years transforming the Roden crater in Arizona into a natural observatory that reawakens a primal sense of space and time. Conrad Shawcross turns Roundhouse into giant sundial 2013-07-23T14:42:54Z In addition to public tours, there are limited opportunities to view the night sky through the observatory’s famed 60-inch and 100-inch telescopes. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z An open-air observatory on the 27th floor is free and accessible to the general public. Art Deco Los Angeles 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z He built his own observatory in Whitehaven and seemed to spend as many nights as he did days recording events in the sky. The amazing weather man of the Lake District 2012-06-27T13:00:00Z On my tour there, several gazers took along Pisco sours from the bar to the fireside orientation involving charts and diagrams before navigating paths to the observatory marked in dim red to minimize light pollution. Personal Journeys: Stargazing Rivals Traditional Night Life 2010-08-14T05:30:00Z The top floor is an observatory with windows all around. Spotted Pig Team Plans a High-Rise Project Downtown 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z These time balls soon become common at naval academies and observatories and eventually made their way to the United States. The history behind the New Year's Eve ball drop ceremony 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019; when complete, the tower will house 200 apartments, a boutique hotel and restaurant, and a rooftop observatory. The Libeskind-Designed Skyscraper Will Be the Second Tallest in Jerusalem 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z The notebooks include formulae, photographs, newspaper cuttings, original drawings and observational notes, from Wilkins' Kentish observatory and visits to professional observatories in France and the US. Picturing science: Mapping the moon 2013-06-11T07:25:01Z Visitors will be in the dark as they stroll around the model observatory, but will hear birdsong and other ambient noise to simulate a suburban garden at night. Bedwyr Williams: why I'm taking a space observatory to Venice 2013-04-14T17:00:01Z On May 7, the first wave of nonessential businesses were allowed to open, including astronomical observatories, carwashes and some retail services. The First Signs of Travel’s Return? 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z So I moved on to Plan B: a summer astronomy program at a nearby observatory run by MIT. My fear of flying 2012-12-16T17:00:00Z Optical, radio, X-ray and gamma ray telescopes on mountaintops and in space, underground neutrino detectors and gravitational-wave observatories extend our sight to the edges of the universe. This Is How It All Ends 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z New attractions include the Sea of Light interactive display at South Street Seaport, opening Dec. 5, and a winter ONEderland at the observatory atop One World Trade. Trees, lights, holiday magic: Christmas events and displays 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z It was the first night of a monthlong journey to visit astronomy observatories in Chile, Los Angeles and Hawaii. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z She began to finance Charles Ross’s “Star Axis,” a stellar observatory, of sorts, still in progress today on a mesa in New Mexico. Virginia Dwan, a Jet Age Medici, Gets Her Due 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z The observatory is part of the Welsh entry to this year's Venice Biennale, and will be shown for six months in a former convent. Bedwyr Williams: why I'm taking a space observatory to Venice 2013-04-14T17:00:01Z His money endowed hospitals, an astronomical observatory, various scholarships and an addition to the Bodleian Library — the domed edifice in the middle of the square, now called the Radcliffe Camera. Oxford: Where time is fluid, Latin is far from dead and every stone tells a story 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Attendees to the Jodrell Bank observatory's annual Transmissions festival receive another treat during Johnny Marr's set, when 's Bernard Sumner joins him for Getting Away With It from the duo's days as Electronic. New Order – review 2013-07-08T17:12:39Z The honey is already being stirred and shaken into cocktails at the tower’s 35th floor bar and observatory. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z "I did get to go up to the 27th floor, the observatory," Barnes added. New York man bicycling to all 50 states meets long-lost half-sister in Louisiana: 'Can’t make this stuff up' 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z It closely follows Conrad’s plot, inspired by a real, failed, 1894 anarchist attempt to destroy the observatory. Stan Douglas’s ‘The Secret Agent’ Offers a Refracted Vision of History and Terrorism 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Not by accident, the observatory’s design is almost identical to that of a 1970s military satellite, now declassified. Neil deGrasse Tyson Explores the Symbiosis Between War and Astrophysics 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z At the observatory, they hit their peak from mid-July to early August, but some of them remain through early September. Take a wildflower hike among the volcanic St. Helens landscape 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Travers said he spent the remainder of the evening in “observatory mode,” unable to slow down the thought of getting together with Ms. Walradt. For Two Longtime Acquaintances, a Second Chance at Love 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The building will house a luxury hotel, apartments, condos, office space and the world's highest observatory and is expected to cost $1.2 billion to construct. Chicago firm to design world's tallest tower 2011-08-02T14:58:00Z From atop a border observatory, South Korean artist Jae-Eun Choi gazes north over a misted wilderness of glowing fall oaks and maples, the setting for her proposed magnum opus. Turn the Korean DMZ into a bridge of peace? Why major artists say the idea isn't crazy 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, visiting these observatories — like my previous visits to particle colliders — boggled my mind. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Nearby stood the observatories, all of them closed to visitors. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The ride is a mere 55 seconds to the 86th floor observatory, which has been spruced up. Renewing an Affair With the Empire State Building 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The Boundary Trail from the Hummock/Boundary trailhead to the observatory, 4.6 miles each way, is an ideal route for taking in flowers. Take a wildflower hike among the volcanic St. Helens landscape 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z However, what sets the observatory apart from others is the ability to see the sky through some of the largest telescopes available for the public to view. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The observatory entrance, on Fifth Avenue just south of 34th Street, is decorated with traces of Art Deco, a foretaste of the gleaming Art Deco sculptures and paneling employed throughout the building’s magnificent lobby. New York City From a Pint-Size Perspective 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The set - huge enigmatic pale discs - went even further back in time, apparently inspired by a Rajasthan king who built an astronomical observatory in the early 18th century. Vuitton VIPs boil, Miyake make attire from bananas 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Some believe it to be an astronomical calculator, an observatory that helped demarcate the seasons. What Was Stonehenge For? The Answer Might Be Simpler Than You Thought. 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The Tour of the Universe package includes lodging, dinner, breakfast, and an observatory tour. Visit Primland Resort and Spa 2011-02-10T14:50:07.030Z In the 1960s, when a road was cut through the northern edge of the park, an observatory designed by Calvert Vaux’s son Downing — named for his father’s role model — was demolished. Should a Park Include a Burial Ground? Residents of Newburgh, N.Y., Can’t Agree. 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The lodge has a pool, a game room, a theater where you select the movies, an observatory for viewing the heavens, a nice bar and a fine-dining restaurant called Elements. Going Backcountry, Three Ways 2013-05-17T18:47:13Z “The Observers,” an experimental film by Jacqueline Goss, looks in on the weather observatory atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire, but don’t expect to learn much about the work that goes on there. Movie Review: ?The Observers? Looks at Mount Washington 2012-05-09T21:49:37Z A cross between an observatory and a pleasure dome, his Skyspaces are free-standing chambers designed to frame a rectangle of boundless blue and hold it there for your delectation. James Turrell Takes Up Curating, With a Show by His Hero 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Occupying floors 100 through 102 of One World Trade Center, the observatory offers 360-degree views of Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and beyond. One World Observatory Opens Today in NYC—We Got a Sneak Peek 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z With that, our interview was done, and we ascended two staircases, emerging from the depths of space onto the lawn of the observatory. The Planets, the Stars and Brad Pitt 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z I blundered through a misty nocturnal gloom, past a mock-up observatory, ending up in a space where a video took me on a journey through a tessellated universe. Venice Biennale: how much is that fox in the mini-mart? 2013-06-02T18:30:01Z The experience lasts maybe 5 minutes in the Tilt! area along the observatory’s south wall, and 75 or so seconds in the mechanism itself. Chicago’s new ‘Tilt!’ puts you over the edge - of a skyscraper 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z After all, those who work at observatories operate time machines that can detect light emanating from the birth of our universe, billions of years in the past. Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z At the same time, internet observatory NetBlocks said live metrics showed Gaza was "in the midst of a major internet outage", with telecom services likely to be unavailable to most residents. Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z It was photographed last week resting against the ruined walls of the 19th century Ben Nevis observatory. Anger over ironing board abandoned on Ben Nevis 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The Netblocks internet observatory said on Wednesday that metrics showed a new gradual decline in internet connectivity in Gaza and that residents' ability to communicate was likely to be reduced. First fuel tanker enters Gaza from Egypt since start of war 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The observatory will survey billions of galaxies over the next six years, creating the most comprehensive 3D map of the cosmos ever made. Shimmering galaxies revealed in new photos by European space telescope 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Exquisite imagery from the space observatory shows its capabilities to be exceptional. Euclid telescope: First images revealed from 'dark Universe' mission 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z According to the observatory's measurements, last month was the wettest month ever - breaking a record that had stood since 1870. Northern Ireland floods: What can we do to prevent more devastation? 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z October 2023 was the wettest month on record, breaking the previous record set in 1870, according to a Northern Ireland observatory. October was wettest month on record, says Armagh Observatory 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Beijing's observatory in the last ten days of October recorded an average temperature for 3.4 degree Celsius higher than normal, breaking records for the same period since 1961, local media said. Haze lingers in Beijing as fog blankets parts of north China 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z At very tiny, subatomic scales, empty space is filled with a faint crackling of quantum noise, which interferes with LIGO's measurements and restricts how sensitive the observatory can be. LIGO surpasses the quantum limit 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Engineers also found some stray light was polluting pictures when the observatory was pointed in a certain way. Euclid telescope: First images revealed from 'dark Universe' mission 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z It's hard to say for definite but warmer air holds more moisture so a warmer atmosphere will produce more rain - to quote observatory director Prof Michael Burton: "That's physics." Northern Ireland floods: What can we do to prevent more devastation? 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z As well as being the warmest October day for almost a century, the temperature of 21.7C is the third highest October temperature ever recorded at the observatory. October was wettest month on record, says Armagh Observatory 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Many of these have been carried out using single observatories which limits the ability to identify signals from the haze of terrestrial interference on Earth. Astrophysicists scan the Galaxy for signs of life 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z "In our view, this is difficult to justify because it risks to undermine the sustainability of tax systems and the social acceptability of taxation," the observatory's director Gabriel Zucman told journalists. Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion annually, study says 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Until engineers could upload new software to its fine guidance sensor, the observatory was swivelling all over the sky. Euclid telescope: First images revealed from 'dark Universe' mission 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Through the observatory, the mission will likely be able to detect many such objects that would otherwise be missed, Juric explained. “Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z “Despite this setback, we remain committed to our company’s vision of transforming wastewater infrastructure into real-time data observatories — a vision that existed years before we started working with CDC.” A lapse in COVID wastewater detection is worrying scientists about distorted data 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Ground-based observatories like those used for the research in this paper will also be heavily utilized. Two giant planets collided and astronomers caught the explosion 1,800 light years away 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The 2018 launch of automatic sharing of account information has reduced the amount of wealth held in offshore tax havens by a factor of three, the observatory estimated. Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion annually, study says 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z James Webb Space Telescope is the world's premier space science observatory. NASA's Webb captures an ethereal view of NGC 346 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Today, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy are honoring Rubin for her work by naming a new observatory in Chile after her. “Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Shortly after launching on 1 July, the European space observatory Euclid started performing tiny, unexpected pirouettes. Euclid Space Telescope Rescued from Mission-Threatening Glitch 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z They are expected to speed up proposals for a national observatory on bedbugs. French bedbug panic: Officials respond as Paris school infested 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called a pulsar. Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The observatory will issue the lowest typhoon signal, 1, on Wednesday night. Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z As the first observatory named after a woman, the Vera Rubin Observatory will provide the most detailed map of the universe in history. “Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Wilson Institute, the barely funded nonprofit that now manages the observatory. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Madelaine Sumption, of Oxford University's migration observatory, said: "Despite the end of free movement there has been a huge increase in the number of people getting work visas throughout the care sector." Robert Jenrick blames high migration on 'naive' post-Brexit policies 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The project will include a public science center with an exhibit describing the observatory’s accomplishments. News at a glance: China’s S&T clusters, abundant fairy circles, and Arecibo’s next chapter 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The observatory sits at the tip of Öland, an island in the Baltic Sea about 300 kilometers as the wigeon flies from the park in Germany where the white-tailed eagles reside. Changing bird migrations threaten to bring new infectious diseases to humans 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Salon spoke with some of the scientists involved with the Rubin Observatory during its construction over the past two decades to get a better sense of what to expect from the observatory. “Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Among those hires was Edwin Hubble, who arrived at the observatory as a staff astronomer in 1919. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The eruption took out power to the observatory, stopping the recording of information. Volcanoes Erupt in Indonesia and Hawaii 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z It said the mounds were “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory.” Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named to list of UNESCO World Heritage sites 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z But this observatory has trapped and recorded birds—140 species at current count—for 77 years. Changing bird migrations threaten to bring new infectious diseases to humans 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Asteroids detected by the observatory can provide clues into how the planets in our solar system formed and changed over time, he explained. “Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Carnegie pulled its funding from the observatory and closed the big telescope in June 1985. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z They range from military “birds” with classified capabilities to far-seeing astronomical observatories to run-of-the-mill commercial spacecraft that provide weather forecasting, communications and other consumer services. Can You Spot a Satellite? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The city's weather observatory issued the "red" signal before 6 a.m. local time, saying rain exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour is falling and likely to continue. Hong Kong shuts schools as it issues heavy rain warning 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The 3:15 p.m. eruption threw fountains of lava almost 500 feet into the air, according to David Phillips, the deputy scientist-in-charge at the observatory, which is part of the United States Geological Survey. Kilauea, Hawaii’s Most Active Volcano, Erupts Again 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The observatory said gases released by the eruption will cause volcanic smog downwind of Kilauea. Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z It’s been nearly 40 years since Carnegie Science ran out of money to keep its original observatory open. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z It's exactly one year since the super observatory was handed over to astronomers to begin using. James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The city observatory attributed Friday’s rain to a trough of low pressure associated with the remnants of a recent typhoon. Rain pouring onto Hong Kong and southern China floods city streets and subway stations 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The observatory raised alert levels for Kilauea to a warning from a watch just under an hour before the eruption began. Kilauea, Hawaii’s Most Active Volcano, Erupts Again 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z People living near the park should try to avoid volcanic particles spewed into the air by the eruption, the observatory said. Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Forest Service stipulates that the observatory must remain an active site for research, astronomy or education — or be dismantled down to its last historic bolt. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Still, Shenzhen's observatory has issued emergency warnings advising residents to stay indoors, warning downpours were abrupt and intense. Schools, subways disrupted as storm batters China's south 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The city’s observatory attributed Friday’s rain to a “trough of low pressure” associated with the remnants of the Typhoon Haikui, which earlier this week swept through Taiwan and southern China’s Fujian province. Hong Kong closes schools as torrential rain floods streets, subway station 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Keith Koper, a professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Utah and the director of its earthquake observatory, who reviewed the analysis, said the work appeared to be “careful and rigorous.” A thousand tiny quakes reveal path of war in Ukraine 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z However, by Saturday night, the observatory had canceled all warnings and the hundreds who had taken shelter at prepared facilities were returning home. Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as island braces for arrival of Typhoon Haikui 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Eight months after Carnegie’s retreat, a constellation of former employees, scientists and observatory fans incorporated the Mt. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The city's observatory said it would remain in force until 4 p.m. Typhoon Saola makes landfall in Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong, Macau 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z The observatory warned of serious flooding in coastal areas and said the maximum water level might be similar to when Mangkhut felled trees and tore scaffolding off buildings in the city. Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The observatory’s director, Chan Pak-wai, said Thursday the alert might be upgraded to a No. 10 signal if the strength of the winds reached hurricane levels. Hong Kong, other parts of south China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Wilson’s largest observatory on Sept. 30 and Oct. You can see the stars at Mt. Wilson Observatory — and a celestial sci-fi opera 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Four years later, Carnegie signed over management of the observatory. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Weather conditions will deteriorate rapidly as the typhoon makes landfall, the Hong Kong observatory said, adding it would consider the need to issue higher cyclone warning signals between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday. Flights cancelled, businesses closed in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Weather conditions could deteriorate rapidly as the typhoon makes landfall, the Hong Kong observatory said, adding it would consider the need to issue higher cyclone warning signals later on Friday. Hundreds of flights cancelled in Hong Kong, China's Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The observatory’s director Chan Pak-wai said on Thursday the alert might be upgraded to a No. 10 signal if the strength of the winds reached hurricane levels. Hong Kong and parts of southern China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z With its clusters of spiky radio tower spires and stark white observatories nestled among tall pines, any Ewok would feel at home. You can see the stars at Mt. Wilson Observatory — and a celestial sci-fi opera 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z But many volunteers would like to see the observatory offer its visitors more. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The observatory said it would consider the need to issue higher cyclone warning signals later in the day. Hong Kong hunkers down as super typhoon Saola approaches 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Hong Kong's observatory said it expects heavy rain and violent winds while the city's water level is expected to "rise appreciably" until Saturday, with the potential for serious flooding. Hundreds of flights cancelled in Hong Kong, China's Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The Netblocks internet observatory confirmed there had been some restoration of connectivity nationwide. Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Belief in Martians sprang in large part from a wealthy amateur astronomer, Percival Lowell, who built the observatory that still bears his name. How Wealthy UFO Fans Helped Fuel Fringe Beliefs 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z On one Sunday each month, the observatory hosts a concert. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The cafe is located in the pavilion overlooking the parking lot at the entrance to the observatory. One of the most magnificent concert venues in L.A. is the dome of this 100-inch telescope 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z “Quick reactions by the NOIRLab cyber security team and observing teams prevented damage to the observatory,” the center’s release said. Cyberattack shutters major NSF-funded telescopes for more than 2 weeks 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z More recently, we've recovered spectacular new data on the pinwheels from observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope, the likes of which Wolf and Rayet could hardly have imagined 150 years ago. Rare ‘Pinwheel’ Stars Are a Beautiful Astronomical Puzzle 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z With no decisions made yet about ACSER, the observatory’s staff are winding down their research. Arecibo Observatory Shuts Down Its Science 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z But there will be no big event at the observatory. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The round structure with a tiled roof had been the first observatory on the campus of Michigan State University, though no one knew exactly where it had once stood. Michigan State Finds an Observatory From 142 Years Ago Buried on Campus 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z “Quite possibly, the attacker doesn’t even know they are attacking an observatory,” says Von Welch, retired lead of the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Cyberattack shutters major NSF-funded telescopes for more than 2 weeks 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z “Mount Vesuvius was really kind when he sent it to me over the observatory.” A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The 35th floor observatory and bar would offer a new owner ongoing revenue, the flyer notes. One of Seattle's oldest skyscrapers is for sale 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z “There’s a magic about this mountain,” said Sam Hale, chairman and CEO of the institute and a grandson of the observatory’s founder. The battle to save Mt. Wilson Observatory, where we found our place in the universe 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Combined with data from the European Space Agency’s Euclid Telescope, or well-positioned observatories on the ground, scientists will be able to measure the mass more directly, with less reliance on models. Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z “Professor” Lowe’s observatory opened its eye to the skies 10 years before the Mt. Real estate, transit, oil — how early L.A. built fortunes and bred scoundrels 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z His life and name are inextricably linked to the Vesuvius Observatory, the world’s first volcanological observatory, which he directed for 41 years. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z And while these seminal portraits are certainly mesmerizing, they also confirm that the space observatory's instruments are working in tip-top shape. Euclid Space Telescope Snaps Spectacular First Images 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z In terms of pure astronomy, NASA's space-based observatories span the electromagnetic spectrum. 65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z An observatory in a county in northwestern Gansu province issued its most severe rainstorm warning on Thursday night, warning of potential disasters such as river floods, waterlogging, mountain torrents, landslides and mudslides from heavy rainfall. Cities brace for floods as heavier-than-usual storms drench China 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Wilson observatory did the same on a nearby peak. Real estate, transit, oil — how early L.A. built fortunes and bred scoundrels 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The observatory had fallen into disrepair when Palmieri set his eyes on it. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z While the Atacama has state-of-the-art mining facilities, observatories, and tourist centers with restaurants and craft shops, many neighboring Indigenous towns have only rugged dirt roads, unfinished buildings and poor infrastructure. How Chile's progressive new plan to mine lithium faces Indigenous hurdles 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z "Rest assured that the first thing anyone would do upon detecting a tantalizing signal is to contact people at other observatories to request help in confirming the discovery," Shostak wrote. How scientists will know they've found 'alien life' 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The volcano, one of the most active in the Aleutian arc, saw increased lava eruptions just after midnight Tuesday, with no significant ash emissions, the observatory said. Alaska volcano’s week-long eruption spews another massive ash cloud 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The previous record for high temperature days in a year was 26 days logged in 2000 after the setting up the southern observatory in 1951. Beijing sweats in extreme heat for record days this year 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “He was a measurer,” says Francesca Bianco, who was the observatory’s director until July 2022, when she was promoted to head the volcanoes department at Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Residents were urged to stay away from the shoreline and avoid water sports activities, the observatory said. Schools and stock market closed as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Talim 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Markets in Hong Kong halted trade for the day as its observatory put in place storm signal No. 8 for Talim, while all court hearings in the city were adjourned. Talim forecast to hit southern China as a typhoon late Monday 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z These ambitious telescope projects are always expensive, laborious and produce a single powerful – but very specialized – observatory. A new, thin-lensed telescope design could far surpass James Webb 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Webb — the largest and most powerful astronomical observatory ever launched into space — has been churning out cosmic beauty shots for the past year. Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z His most significant invention occurred a year after his start at the observatory. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z It was launched on 25 December, 2021, but engineers needed six months to set up the observatory and test all its systems. James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z And North American scientists are hoping for their own new observatory: a project called Deep Synoptic Array–2000 that astronomers have proposed building in Nevada. Scientists Thrill at First Hints of Cosmic ‘Hum’ from Giant Gravitational Waves 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Thin, simple diffractive lenses are notorious for their blurry images, so they have never been used in astronomical observatories. A new, thin-lensed telescope design could far surpass James Webb 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Until Saturday, the city of nearly 22 million people had never logged three straight days above 40C since setting up the southern observatory in 1951. Beijing sweats in extreme heat for record third day 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z He walked with the observatory’s caretaker beside a “beautiful river of fire,” he wrote, until they reached its source. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z And it's for this reason that Rho Ophiuchi is a fascinating target for the most powerful observatory in space. James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z At least five telecommunications companies have blocked the service, which aggregates news from various sources, according to an analysis from NetBlocks, an internet observatory. Google News Blocked in Russia as Feud With Mercenary Leader Intensifies 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Each individual telescope would be an independent, highly sensitive observatory able to collect more light than Webb. A new, thin-lensed telescope design could far surpass James Webb 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Euclid’s U.S. rivals, the Roman telescope and the Rubin observatory, will join the dark energy hunt later. Euclid telescope to seek source of dark energy—the biggest mystery in the universe 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z After each eruption, Palmieri wrote detailed descriptions of the events and left behind a huge trove of knowledge about everything he witnessed in the observatory’s annals. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z It's exactly one year since the super observatory was handed over to astronomers to begin using in anger. James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Is there an observatory now that could get those higher-resolution views? Strange Giant Filaments Reveal a Mystery at the Milky Way’s Heart 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Because there would be no glass plates without the observatory's telescopes. This Astronomer Discovered What the Stars Were Made Of, And Few Believed Her Discovery 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The planets are a key target for JWST, which launched in 2021 and is powerful enough to probe their atmospheres in greater detail than can other observatories such as the Hubble Space Telescope. JWST’s Hunt for Habitable Exoplanets Finds Disappointment, Again 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The 1861 eruption he weathered evidently saved the observatory from becoming a hotel. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Still, some lava continues to flow on the crater floor, which may continue for days as the lava cools, the observatory said, adding that scientists will continue to monitor the volcano. Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z There was a sense of anxiety in the observatory last week. Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z When Cecilia discovered that her Newnham College had its own observatory, she also found out that it was in need of repair and she needed help. This Astronomer Discovered What the Stars Were Made Of, And Few Believed Her Discovery 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z All this family drama unfolds against a backdrop that, with its local observatory and historic meteorite crater, thrums with technological innovation and postwar possibility. Review: Wes Anderson’s gorgeous ‘Asteroid City’ is more starry than stellar 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Italy had been unified, and the king, far from Vesuvius in the region of Piedmont, had doubts about the need for the observatory. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z There is no significant man-made light for 70 miles in all directions of the observatory, the Park Service said. These National Parks Are Welcoming Stargazers This Summer 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The observatory posted on Facebook that statistically speaking, the last snowfall of the season typically occurs in early to mid-June most years. Mount Washington, known for extreme weather, records its snowiest June 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z She took herself to Europe to take stock, visiting observatories and attending conferences perhaps to get her mind off things. This Astronomer Discovered What the Stars Were Made Of, And Few Believed Her Discovery 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Coldwater Science and Learning Center is located before the road closure of the May 14 landslide, 10 miles west of the observatory, and includes a shop and bookstore. Second landslide restricts access to more Mount St. Helens destinations 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z But the eruption destroyed a town near the volcano, which made it the first natural disaster in the history of unified Italy, and the country’s rulers became convinced that the observatory was useful. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z An initial report by the observatory documented "widespread and targeted" destruction of water, power and telecom facilities. Sudanese capital quiet as 24-hour ceasefire takes hold 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z “With another low and cold air approaching in the days ahead, we could see that total grow further,” the observatory said in a statement. Mount Washington, known for extreme weather, records its snowiest June 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “The spreading across the floor of the crater was just totally incandescent,” Ken Hon, the scientist in charge of the observatory, said in an interview. Kilauea Erupts in Hawaii With ‘Incandescent’ Glow 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The images show fissures at the base of the crater generating lava flows on the crater floor’s surface, the observatory said. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Ricciardi says Palmieri sowed the seeds of modern monitoring networks because, after he had built two electromagnetic seismographs, he kept one at the observatory and one at the University of Naples. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z In 2021, he started the privately funded Galileo Project, which aims to build multiple rooftop observatories to spot UFOs—or, far more likely, to show no evidence of their existence. NASA UFO team calls for higher quality data in first public meeting 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z All but 11 of them were in the third operating run as improvements increased the observatory’s sensitivity. New black hole could help WA scientists unlock mysteries of the universe 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The observatory said that the volcano activity was confined to Halemaʻumaʻu, the volcano’s main crater, and that there were no major threats to infrastructure or human life. Kilauea Erupts in Hawaii With ‘Incandescent’ Glow 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Before issuing the eruption notice, the observatory said increased earthquake activity and changes in the patterns of ground deformation at the summit started Tuesday night, indicating the movement of magma in the subsurface. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Palmieri returned to the observatory, where he spent the next few days monitoring volcanic activity, and he was so distraught that he allegedly never left the observatory during an eruption again. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The first Galileo rooftop observatory—consisting of off-the-shelf radio, audio, infrared, and optical sensors—has been running at Harvard for several months, Loeb says. NASA UFO team calls for higher quality data in first public meeting 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z However, Landry believes that the observatory will be able to reach the target range as changes and improvements are made as it operates. New black hole could help WA scientists unlock mysteries of the universe 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z There has been “no significant activity” at Mauna Loa in the past month, the observatory said. Kilauea Erupts in Hawaii With ‘Incandescent’ Glow 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Snorkelers and visitors to Fish Eye Marine Park observatory can see colorful reef fish darting along a harbor seabed still pocked by bomb craters. Typhoon Mawar lashes Guam, US island territory known as ‘Where America’s Day Begins’ 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Others noted that Palmieri treated Vesuvius as his belonging and the observatory as his laboratory, even if it was again falling into disrepair. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z But data from the Planck space observatory, which mapped the CMB from 2009 to 2013, showed unexpected variations in the microwave radiation. The Universe Began with a Bang, Not a Bounce, New Studies Find 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The observatory, located at the Hanford nuclear reservation, detects gravity waves from the collisions of black holes and neutron stars that send ripples through space and time. New black hole could help WA scientists unlock mysteries of the universe 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The observatories have still not yet achieved their maximum design sensitivity. Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z “I was honestly too excited to sleep,” says Yvette Cendes, an astronomer at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, who has already helped arrange multiple studies of the supernova with radio observatories. Astronomers Have Spotted a Once-in-a-Decade Supernova—and You Can, Too 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The observatory itself is an instrument for making observations, she says. A Defiant Volcanologist Survived 5 Eruptions while Living on Mount Vesuvius 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Teams at each observatory will process the signal and then share it on the experiment’s website. This Is Not an Extraterrestrial Signal. This Is Just a Test. 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The public also can tour the observatory on the second Saturday of each month. New black hole could help WA scientists unlock mysteries of the universe 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z So, in 2020, both observatories shut down for upgrades yet again. Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Famous for its meteor crater and observatory, the town is hosting a convention for young scientists when a UFO disrupts the celebrations and upends attendees' lives. Stars come out for Cannes premiere of Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z After three years of downtime for crucial upgrades, the world’s gravitational-wave observatories were supposed to restart, more sensitive than ever to the tiniest deformations in spacetime. Gravitational-Wave Search Resumes after Three Years and Lots of Headaches 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Such observatories could expand our scientific and cosmic horizons far beyond what is currently achievable. Six Gravitational-Wave Breakthroughs Scientists Can’t Wait to See 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Some form of government must have organized the labor and materials necessary to construct the walls and tower at Jericho, which may have served as an observatory to mark the passage of the solar year. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z With run O4, astronomers will have access to the most sensitive gravitational wave observatories in history and hopefully will collect more data than ever before. Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Space telescopes were never meant to replace ground-based observatories, nor can they. Elon Musk’s Starship Won’t Save Astronomy from Satellites Cluttering the Sky 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The observatory’s infrared survey telescope was able to peer through clouds of dust and discern infant stars. Stunning mosaic of baby star clusters created from 1 million telescope shots 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z It has also turned Norway into an observatory for figuring out what the electric vehicle revolution might mean for the environment, workers and life in general. In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Some believe it was made for defensive purposes; others think it was a religious monument or even an observatory. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The powerful observatory’s infrared vision is letting astronomers better understand Fomalhaut’s features, including a mysterious ring unlike anything found in our solar system. Webb Telescope Finds a Star Cloaked in 3 Rings of Ruined Worlds 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Also, worth noting, viewers can watch the alternate, European ending of the movie as well as the extended observatory sequence. ‘Invaders from Mars: 70th Anniversary Edition’ 4K Ultra HD movie review 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z In search of a more definitive signal, Britzen’s team zoomed in with high-resolution radio observatories to the base of the jet, to see whether it varies over time. Astronomers try to catch titanic black hole clashes in action 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The mirrors could be rolled up and stored compactly in rockets and enable more-powerful orbiting observatories. News at a glance: A new malaria vaccine, a Parkinson’s test, and editors resign 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z But operating together inside a mega-constellation of many thousands of satellites, the power of such a system would rival Swift and Fermi, two gamma-ray observatories in space that are managed by NASA. Satellites Threaten Astronomy, but a Few Scientists See an Opportunity 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Mike Brotherton, the current director of the Wyoming observatory, posted a picture on Facebook of frost that had accumulated on his mirror while the dome was open for observation. From Bullets to ‘Bird Residue,’ the Many Trials of Telescopes 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z All of the observatories have a soccer pitch and compete among themselves in a tournament every year. Courting the Sirens of the Southern Sky 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The Atacama Desert high in the Chilean Andes is already home to many observatories, and could add a gargantuan new one. Your Wednesday Briefing: How Russia Gets Chips for Its Weapons 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z SpaceX says the huge payload capacity opens up possibilities for new types of robotic science mission, including telescopes larger than the James Webb observatory - the successor to Hubble which launched in December 2021. Starship gets FAA approval - but what exactly is Elon Musk's space vehicle? 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z On the terrace in front of the observatory, the Jenkins family from Atlanta take turns peering through rotating scopes at the mountains, the city, the ocean and the crisp blue sky. With a Black Californian headed to the moon, many see cosmic justice for a whole race 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z On March 31, Jen Lotz, the observatory director, reported that the repairs were complete and that the telescope, she hoped, would be back in operation sometime in May. From Bullets to ‘Bird Residue,’ the Many Trials of Telescopes 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Consensus holds that the best food in all of astronomy is to be found at the Chilean observatories. Courting the Sirens of the Southern Sky 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Many other astronomers have submitted requests for additional spare time on the telescope to the Space Telescope Science Institute in Maryland, which runs the observatory. JWST’s Newfound Galaxies Are the Oldest Ever Seen 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z “I love going up to the observatory. … Being out here, at first I was walking, enjoying everything, and now I’m scootering around.” Dante Moore learning to enjoy his newfound L.A. moment amid UCLA QB battle 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Up here, 1,134 feet above the urban sprawl, there’s nothing but the beauty of nature, the grandeur of the observatory’s arches and domes, and a brisk wind that fills the lungs. With a Black Californian headed to the moon, many see cosmic justice for a whole race 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z In fact, it is instead unveiling fresh mysteries, each generating additional inquiries that require a new generation of observatories — and observers — to answer. JWST’s Smashing Success Shifts Focus to Astronomy’s Blind Spots 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Neither Dr. Mulchaey nor Dr. Isaacs had been to the observatories since before Covid, and they were eager to get back. Courting the Sirens of the Southern Sky 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The observatory reported that the missiles targeted Syrian military sites and those of Iran-linked militias, including a research center. Israel: Iran was behind drone incursion from Syria 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z As such, many observatories, including the James Webb Space Telescope, will swivel their gaze toward Uranus over the next few years. NASA’s Uranus Mission Is Running Out of Time 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Outside the observatory, Shimira Greene, a senior IT network engineer at UCLA, wears a shirt with an image of the Tuskegee Airmen. With a Black Californian headed to the moon, many see cosmic justice for a whole race 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Without a more powerful state-of-the-art x-ray observatory, we may miss our chance to understand how black holes evolved in space and time—an enigma revealed by successive generations of humankind’s best, most cherished space telescopes. JWST’s Smashing Success Shifts Focus to Astronomy’s Blind Spots 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Jesuit astronomers from the Vatican’s observatory are writing their names in the heavens. ‘Succession’ Returns 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Centuries after the Holy See muzzled Roman Catholic stargazers for questioning the centrality of the Earth in the cosmos, Jesuit astronomers from the Vatican’s in-house observatory are increasingly writing their names in the heavens. Centuries of Stargazing Leave Jesuit Names Written in the Heavens 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Without a glimpse from some observatory that, for us, remains in the far future, we may never know which outcome occurs for WR 124. Rare, Dust-Shrouded Dying Star Revealed in New JWST Image 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z No other signs of unrest have been detected, a statement from the observatory said. Alaska volcanoes now pose lower threat, after quakes slow 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Fulfilling that profound potential and maintaining leadership in space science demands strong, sustained support for the next generation of observatories. JWST’s Smashing Success Shifts Focus to Astronomy’s Blind Spots 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z At 5:22 p.m. local time Thursday, the observatory sent out an alert, noting that earthquake activity had increased in the vicinity of the Takawangha volcano over the previous 48 hours. Seismic activity in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands heralds a higher chance of volcanic eruptions 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The observatory is a descendant of centuries of Vatican-sponsored research into the stars, and it is the only Vatican body that carries out scientific study. Centuries of Stargazing Leave Jesuit Names Written in the Heavens 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The observatory on Thursday raised the alert level to watch status for Takawangha Volcano. Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Ground-based observatories are already seeing images spoiled, so researchers wanted to know how badly Hubble was affected. News at a glance: Hubble interlopers, an ocean-drilling gap, and a near-sighted astronomer 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z As recommended in 2021 by the congressionally mandated Decadal Survey of U.S. astronomers, this plan calls for a trio of new space observatories. JWST’s Smashing Success Shifts Focus to Astronomy’s Blind Spots 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Planet Earth — and all the human-made electromagnetic noise it spews out into space — stays permanently below the horizon, so that any radio observatories positioned there would be free to observe the cosmos without interference. Are Telescopes on the Moon Doomed? 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In a 2017 interview with The New York Times, Brother Consolmagno said that part of the mission of the observatory was “to show the world that the church supports science.” Centuries of Stargazing Leave Jesuit Names Written in the Heavens 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Analysts at the observatory continue to monitor the situation closely. Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Internet observatory NetBlocks said the issue was affecting image and video content too, in what was its sixth major outage this year, compared with three in the same period last year. Twitter links inaccessible in outage impacting thousands 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Because of the observatory, we now know, for example, that the universe is 13.8 billion years old, that most galaxies contain a supermassive black hole at their centers and that stars form in violent processes. Hubble Telescope Faces Threat From SpaceX and Other Companies’ Satellites 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Radio observatories are sited in remote locations, far from the interference of TV transmitters and cell towers, but that cannot protect them from transmitters orbiting overhead. Astronomers stumble in diplomatic push to protect the night sky 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Nominating Mr. Vezzosi was a way of thanking him for helping to get the observatory off the ground, Ms. Tombelli explained. Centuries of Stargazing Leave Jesuit Names Written in the Heavens 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The enchanting, brighter object is Earth’s neighbor Venus, which can be seen at -3.9 magnitude, according to the observatory. Skywatch: Jupiter and Venus dance, spring arrives and, with it, a farewell 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z The new observatory could help fill a void in the world’s ability to detect such objects, created when the Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed in 2020. News at a glance: New asteroid hunter, shark hatchery, and a telescope disrupted 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z That means that the observatory and other orbital space telescopes are still facing interference from satellite constellations. Hubble Telescope Faces Threat From SpaceX and Other Companies’ Satellites 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The company will also provide astronomers with orbital information so observatories can steer clear of the passing satellites as much as possible, and it will try to limit impacts on U.S. radio observatories. Astronomers stumble in diplomatic push to protect the night sky 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Only a little more than six months after the Webb team released the first observations from the grand observatory, scientists are already challenged to rewrite their theories about the early universe. JWST Discovers Enormous Distant Galaxies That Should Not Exist 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The winter season ebbs in favor of budding trees, as the vernal equinox arrives March 20 at 5:24 p.m., according to the observatory. Skywatch: Jupiter and Venus dance, spring arrives and, with it, a farewell 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z In contrast, radar-astronomy observatories that actively hunt asteroids transmit powerful radio signals and detect the echoes that bounce off objects. News at a glance: New asteroid hunter, shark hatchery, and a telescope disrupted 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z That gravitational wave observatory observes huge astronomy events in the universe by observing how they warp how gravity moves through space time; typically, gravitational wave observatories only detect the biggest stellar explosions and mergers. Black holes may not just suck — they could also blow, astronomers say 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The observatory, based in Britain, said in a post on Twitter that 15 people had been killed “in an Israeli bombing.” Israel Carried Out Deadly Strike in Damascus, Syrian State Media Says 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Twitter was temporarily restricted in Turkey on Wednesday, just as the public had come to "rely on the service" in the aftermath of the disaster, the Netblocks internet observatory said. Hopes fade for finding more Turkey-Syria quake survivors as toll climbs 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Washington starts March with 11 hours and 20 minutes of daylight, according to the observatory, and the month ends March 31 with us soaking in 12 hours and 36 minutes of daylight. Skywatch: Jupiter and Venus dance, spring arrives and, with it, a farewell 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Twitter has been restricted in Turkey on Wednesday, the Netblocks internet observatory said, two days after a major earthquake that has killed more than 11,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Germany's Bayer picks Bill Anderson to succeed Baumann as CEO 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Handoko has suggested he is putting a priority on funding infrastructure, citing moves to build a new secure research facility for studying infectious diseases, a new marine research vessel, and an observatory for space studies. Indonesia’s science chief faces growing calls for his removal 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The Syrian state media agency, SANA, and the observatory said that Israel had carried out the bombing. Israel Carried Out Deadly Strike in Damascus, Syrian State Media Says 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z No one was hurt, but lava flows up to 30 feet deep toppled the observatory’s power lines and buried a mile of the main road up the mountain. Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Last December, Loeb says, the project’s research team began collecting high-quality scientific data with a custom-built observatory that was temporarily located on the roof of the Harvard College Observatory. Scientists Try to Get Serious about Studying UFOs. Good Luck with That 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Tarasiewicz noted that the strong wind, which he described as “a topsy-turvy whiplash,” broke the hinge of a door at the observatory because of the force the blasting air exerted on it. Mount Washington wind chill hits minus-108, snapping U.S. record 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z More often astronomers anticipate extending their observatories’ life spans and coming up with new campaigns in later years. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z An observatory in Mauna Kea, Hawaii captured footage of a flying spiral making its way through the night sky in the early morning hours of 18 January. Mysterious 'whirlpool' appears in sky above Hawaii 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z It took a transoceanic scramble, and a dose of luck, for scientists with the Mauna Loa observatory to restart their readings — by taking them, for the first time, on Mauna Kea, the next volcano over. Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Assembled at a total cost of about $300,000, the observatory can capture continuous video of the sky at infrared, optical, and radio bands and can record ambient sound as well. Scientists Try to Get Serious about Studying UFOs. Good Luck with That 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z By Saturday morning, there was good news and bad news for Mount Washington, according to the observatory. Mount Washington wind chill hits minus-108, snapping U.S. record 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Reversing this order, by instead making sure some basic science gets done before the observatory is blinded by light, is contrary to how many scientists plan their work and even their entire careers. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z It becomes quite dramatic in late February, and they conjunct on March 1, according to the observatory. Skywatch: A comet visits, and Venus and Jupiter show a Valentine spirit 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z He and other observatory employees did most of the painting. Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Tanaka said the observatory installed the camera to monitor the surroundings outside the Subaru telescope and to share Mauna Kea’s clear skies with the people of Hawaii and the world. Camera captures night sky spiral after SpaceX rocket launch 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The observatory had forecast sustained winds of more than 100 mph on Friday night, with gusts around 128 mph. Mount Washington wind chill hits minus-108, snapping U.S. record 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z It publishes positions of newly found space objects, including comets and satellites, from information of several observatories worldwide. Newly Discovered Asteroid to Pass Close to Earth Tonight 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z We’re escaping winter, and soon we’ll see the light of spring: February starts with 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight and ends four weeks later with 11 hours 17 minutes, according to the observatory. Skywatch: A comet visits, and Venus and Jupiter show a Valentine spirit 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z As Mr. Colton rattled down Mauna Kea’s gravel road in a truck, he explained that the observatory’s readings still provided an all-important baseline for understanding other data on emissions. Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The summit of Mauna Kea has some of best viewing conditions on Earth for astronomy, making it a favored spot for the world’s most advanced observatories. Camera captures night sky spiral after SpaceX rocket launch 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z MPK is a gentle suburban melting pot with 13 parks, one domed observatory and a cascading waterfall. For my Monterey Park family, the shooting shattered a sacred New Year taboo 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z With a new bird observatory being built later this year and a new ferry on the horizon it's a fair windfall for Fair Isle. Fair Isle: What £27m levelling up grant means for islanders 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z He was able to see its green glow Thursday morning through binoculars from the secluded observatory. A rare green comet is coming: Some suggestions on where to sky gaze 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Astronomers are worried that swarms of satellites are interfering with Earth-based observatories. Adorable Voles, Life as We Don’t Know It and Better Cement 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z That state agency currently leases the mountain to UH, which in turn subleases sites to Mauna Kea’s 12 existing observatories. In Hawaii, new state panel stirs hope for giant telescope 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Even the filters and detectors used in professional observatories are designed to observe in a different way than amateur telescopes. A Recently Discovered Gas Cloud Near Andromeda Stumps Astronomers 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z LUVOIR, as big as 15 meters across in one configuration, was designed more as a multipurpose observatory, and would build on JWST’s segmented mirror technology. NASA unveils initial plan for multibillion-dollar telescope to find life on alien worlds 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z As existing gravitational-wave observatories become increasingly sensitive, new telescopes will come online to collect light from the transient sky. How Star Collisions Forge the Universe’s Heaviest Elements 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The observatory on Thursday raised Kilauea’s alert level, but on Friday morning lowered it from warning to watch “because the initial high effusion rates are declining, and no infrastructure is threatened.” Hawaii volcano eruption continues as alert level lowered 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The observatory planned to continue monitoring the volcanoes for signs of renewed activity. Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The observatory has also changed its aviation color code warning for aircraft. Magma moving at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano; eruption uncertain 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z China’s other two missions are x-ray observatories—the Space Variable Objects Monitor, a joint project with France, and the Einstein Probe, in cooperation with the European Space Agency. Eleven science stories likely to make big news in 2023 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z The Webb telescope wowed space enthusiasts and scientists with its views of the cosmos, but we may get new vantages from a variety of orbital observatories. Space and Astronomy: What to Expect in 2023 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z The eruption is expected to remain in the summit, the observatory said Friday. Hawaii volcano eruption continues as alert level lowered 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z He will explain how ground- and space-based observatories contribute to our understanding of the surfaces of stars beyond our sun. Skywatch: Shooting stars, a planetary conjunction and brighter days 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The observatory said it detected increased earthquakes and changes in patterns of ground deformation — or the way the ground swells, sinks or cracks — at Kilauea’s summit early Thursday morning. Magma moving at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano; eruption uncertain 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z “I give them stereoscopy and they give me the chance to play in nice observatories all around the world, you know — but also the animals.” Queen guitarist receives knighthood, becomes Sir Brian May 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The observatory reported that 12 workers were killed, though state media outlets put the toll at 10. Attack on Oil Workers in Eastern Syria Kills at Least 10 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space observatory ever built, offered a spectacular view of our nascent cosmos: Pictures of the Year 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Throughout January, Mars will become less bright from our earthly perspective, dropping to -0.3 magnitude, according to the observatory. Skywatch: Shooting stars, a planetary conjunction and brighter days 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The observatory noted that the attack was the 16th operation carried out by suspected IS sleeper cells in SDF-controlled areas since the beginning of this month. Syrian Democratic Forces say 6 fighters killed in IS attack 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Though only in extraordinarily scarce occurrences, some do manage to interact with matter—but it takes a very special kind of observatory to see it. Neutrinos from a Nearby Galaxy Reveal Black Hole Secrets 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z It was Mauna Loa’s longest period of repose, said Ken Hon, the observatory’s scientist in charge. 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists declare 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z After decades of ballooning costs and production delays, the most powerful space observatory ever built launched on Christmas 2021 before beginning an eye-wateringly delicate unfolding process in the depths of space. 9 Science Stories That Restore Our Faith in Humanity 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “High eruption rates will not resume based on past eruptive behavior and current behavior suggests that the eruption may end soon,” the observatory said. Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The leadership of most observatories realizes all this and correspondingly enforces a proprietary period—usually between six and 18 months—within which the architects of an observation get to work on their data without competition. NASA’s Plan to Make JWST Data Immediately Available Will Hurt Astronomy 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Cosmic rays, however, will only come from the sky above the Antarctic observatory—because they can’t beam straight through Earth as neutrinos do. Neutrinos from a Nearby Galaxy Reveal Black Hole Secrets 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Lava supply to a Mauna Loa fissure ceased on Saturday, the observatory said, and volcanic tremor and earthquakes associated with the eruption “greatly diminished.” 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists declare 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z To the casual observer, an observatory is just a big office building with a dome on the roof. Readers Respond to the August 2022 Issue 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Autumn yields to winter, as the December solstice ushers the change of season on Dec. 21, according to the observatory. Skywatch: Mars brightens in early December, and Geminids peak mid-month 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z This “open-science” approach has produced blockbuster results and amplified the output of the observatories that pursue it. NASA’s Plan to Make JWST Data Immediately Available Will Hurt Astronomy 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Tourists can still pay the lower park fee and see Komodo dragons on Rinca Island at a newly built observatory dubbed Jurassic Park, he noted. Would You Pay $1,000 to See the World’s Biggest Lizards? 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z “Spots of incandescence may remain near the vent, along channels, and at the flow front for days or weeks as the lava flows cool,” the observatory’s activity summary said. 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists declare 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z In a tweet the university thanked everyone involved in the search, including the Chilean authorities, colleagues at the European observatory and Warwickshire Police. Body confirmed as Warwick University professor missing in Chile 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z On that date, Washington officially gets 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight, according to the observatory, creating what is called the shortest day of the year. Skywatch: Mars brightens in early December, and Geminids peak mid-month 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z But most observatories also acknowledge the value of proposals from small groups or even lone individuals hoping to execute an idea on their own. NASA’s Plan to Make JWST Data Immediately Available Will Hurt Astronomy 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Radio astronomers are also troubled because the satellites will operate at radio frequencies that could infringe on parts of the spectrum traditionally reserved for the ground-based observatories. News at a glance: Carbon trackers, China’s zero–COVID-19 tweaks, and 8 billion humans 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Lava supply to Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake ceased on Friday, the observatory said: “Potential remains for resumption of this eruption or initiation of a new eruption at or near the summit of Kilauea.” 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists declare 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z On top of the light pollution, BlueWalker 3 is testing a transmission technology that threatens to trespass into the frequencies used by radio observatories on Earth, he says. Giant satellite outshines stars, sparking fresh concerns for astronomers 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The founding professor of the university's astronomy and astrophysics group was reported missing from the observatory on 16 September, two days after arriving in the country. Body found in search for University of Warwick professor 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z For those unable to see the celestial show because of poor weather conditions, the eclipse will be livestreamed on YouTube by timeanddate.com from its mobile observatory in New Mexico. Staying up to see lunar eclipse? Prospects 'unlikely' for Southern California due to clouds 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z More often, astronomers anticipate extending their observatories’ lifespans and coming up with new campaigns in later years. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The observatory will continue monitoring the volcanoes for signs of renewed activity. 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists declare 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z On Earth, various regulatory bodies prohibit companies from operating in protected “radio-quiet zones” and from using certain frequencies that radio observatories use to probe the universe. Giant satellite outshines stars, sparking fresh concerns for astronomers 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The observatory currently has three of six spacecraft-orienting gyroscopes operational, although all of those remaining are of an upgraded, more robust design than those that have shut down. NASA Is Studying a Private Mission to Boost Hubble’s Orbit. Is It Worth the Risk? 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In addition to the training academy classroom, it includes an observatory and telescope, multi-axis trainer, mission control headquarters and realistic space shuttle model. Top toys of 2022 are those meant to last 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Reversing this order, by instead making sure some basic science gets done before the observatory is blinded by light, is contrary to how many scientists plan their work, and even their entire careers. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z "At the Asteroid Institute, we are building the tools to find and track asteroids in partnership with Google, VRO and other observatories," Remy explained. A "planet killer" asteroid is hiding in the Sun's glare 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Whether the signal would be downgraded later would hinge on the strength of the storm and its distance from the city, the observatory said. Hong Kong businesses brace for Tropical Storm Nalgae impact 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Even if a Dragon mission to Hubble proves technically feasible and relatively low-risk, the observatory could run into a problem that bumps the flight outside of the Polaris Program’s schedule. NASA Is Studying a Private Mission to Boost Hubble’s Orbit. Is It Worth the Risk? 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z After the asteroid was discovered in January, additional observatories studied its motion and other astronomers retrospectively identified it in older images. ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid Spotted That Poses Distant Risk to Earth 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The amount of fear depends in part on one’s knowledge of the satellites and on one’s specific interest, including which observatories are affected, McDowell says. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Totality ends at 6:41 a.m., the sun rises at 6:43 a.m. and the moon sets at 6:50 a.m., according to the observatory. Skywatch: November brings a Thanksgiving-like bounty in the heavens 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Residents are urged to stay away from the shoreline and stop going to water sport activities, the observatory added. Hong Kong businesses brace for Tropical Storm Nalgae impact 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Webb, with its 6.5m-wide mirror and high-fidelity sensors, is the latest, biggest and best space observatory to take in the scene. James Webb telescope's ghostly 'Pillars of Creation' 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Launching later this decade, this Earth-orbiting infrared observatory will stare into the sun’s glare and find most of the hazardous asteroids that other surveys have missed. ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid Spotted That Poses Distant Risk to Earth 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z With almost no workforce, Ev-K2-CNR has struggled to operate the observatory. Observatory on Mount Everest Must Be Saved, Scientists Say 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z At the end of November, it rises just after 5 p.m. at a phenomenal -1.8 magnitude, according to the observatory. Skywatch: November brings a Thanksgiving-like bounty in the heavens 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z According to NRC, four women at the observatory in May shared their complaints about De Zeeuw with the dean of the Faculty of science, who reported the case to the Executive Board the same day. Prominent Dutch astronomer barred for ‘extremely unacceptable’ behavior 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z This one was so close, cosmically speaking, that it was detected by a fleet of observatories both on and above the Earth, and is already yielding a trove of scientific treasure. The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Recorded Rattled Earth’s Atmosphere 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Researchers also worry the new center’s budget—$5 million over 5 years—won’t be enough to maintain several smaller instruments still operating at the observatory or support its existing technical staff. News at a glance: Climate justice, ethical mask wearers, and CDC under Trump 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Regardless, “the Pyramid wants to continue activity as an observatory,” Bista says. Observatory on Mount Everest Must Be Saved, Scientists Say 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Méndez didn’t expect that the Arecibo telescope would be rebuilt but says he had hoped that the observatory would continue to receive funding for its other on-site instruments. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, for decades the home of the world’s largest radio telescope, will be an astronomical observatory no more. Hopes for rebuilding giant Arecibo telescope appear dead 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The Swift observatory saw expanding rings of x-ray light centered on the GRB’s location, caused by dust clouds in the Milky Way located between roughly 600 to 12,000 light-years from Earth. The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Recorded Rattled Earth’s Atmosphere 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z In addition to a few space telescopes, dozens of observatories around Earth were locked in on the event. NASA’s asteroid-deflection test surpasses expectations 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The company “did many bad things, but among the good things was that it set up rain gauges and observatories,” Kelkar said. The Monsoon Is Becoming More Extreme 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z The agency is extending the observatory’s current funding award by an extra six months to September 2023 “to provide additional time to support the transition to the proposed new Center.” Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Accordingly, the sightings were made in the observatory's test mode during a planned meteor observation, and the results were not discussed or reviewed with the observatory. Physicist Avi Loeb: UFOs over Ukraine are not as weird as they seem 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Look to the south Oct. 4-5, when the first quarter moon cruises past Saturn, according to the observatory. Skywatch: Jupiter, king of the planets, rises into a luminous reign 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z The methane spike was detected from the ground by at least one observatory: the Swedish station of the European Integrated Carbon Observation System project at Hyltemossa. What Do Mysterious Nord Stream Methane Leaks Mean for Climate Change? 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The Crew Dragon might be able to link to the ring in order to raise the observatory’s orbit. NASA May Let Billionaire Astronaut and SpaceX Lift Hubble Telescope 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z It is not yet clear how this educational center would incorporate the observatory’s existing visitor center, which already runs educational outreach programs. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Due to the media uproar, the observatory convened a seminar on the case on September 15, at which the following important conclusions were reached: Physicist Avi Loeb: UFOs over Ukraine are not as weird as they seem 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Marsh traveled to the observatory with a doctoral student from Warwick. Chile authorities scour mountains for missing British astronomer 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Through the night, scenes captured by observatories circled through DART’s internal channels. ‘Holy $@*%!’ Science captures behind-the-scenes reactions to asteroid-smashing mission 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z To make it difficult for protesters to post videos on social media, authorities have restricted internet access in several provinces, according to Internet blockage observatory NetBlocks on Twitter and sources in Iran. Iran security forces clash with protesters over Amini's death 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The observatory currently employs more than a dozen on-site scientists, who were unavailable to comment on the NSF’s announcement. Hopes Fade for Resurrecting Puerto Rico’s Famous Arecibo Telescope 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z And he is putting together an astronomy unit, with support from the Astronomers of Humboldt, who have an observatory on the Kneeland campus. How the pandemic saved one of California's smallest public schools 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Oort put Schmidt to work at the Leiden University observatory, the world’s oldest, measuring the brightness of comets. Maarten Schmidt, Caltech astronomer who changed our understanding of the cosmos, dies 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The observatories will track the pair of asteroids as they circle the sun, to see if Dart altered Dimorphos’ orbit. EXPLAINER: Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Unlike Voyager 2, which provided snapshots of Neptune from one moment in time, JWST’s studies of Neptune and other denizens of the solar system will continue as long as the observatory itself endures. Sparkly Image of Neptune’s Rings Comes into View from JWST 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z With no sign of the protests easing, authorities restricted access to the internet, according to accounts from Hengaw, residents, and internet shutdown observatory NetBlocks. Iranian protesters set fire to police station as unrest over woman's death spreads 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Ground-based observatories and the Hubble Space Telescope have taken many images of Neptune in the past three decades. Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z At the time, those observatories boasted the world’s greatest assemblage of star surveyors, from Walter Baade, who doubled the known size of the universe, to Fritz Zwicky, who predicted the existence of dark matter. Maarten Schmidt, Caltech astronomer who changed our understanding of the cosmos, dies 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The observatory is in good health, according to NASA, except for one item. Neptune and rings shine in photos from new space telescope 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The observatory's infrared instruments highlight features not seen in such detail since the Voyager 2 probe flew past the planet in 1989. Ringed Neptune captured by James Webb telescope 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z And scientists are still looking, with numerous ground- and space-based observatories contributing. NASA’s Asteroid-Crashing DART Mission Is Ready for Impact 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Much more of our solar system will come under the observatory’s roaming eye, including Saturn, Uranus and even remote icy objects beyond Neptune — such as the dwarf planet Pluto. Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The dozen observatory lecturers at the Los Angeles institution have unanimously signed union authorization cards with the Actors’ Equity Assn. Griffith Observatory's planetarium storytellers petition to unionize with Actors' Equity 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Five years later, after growing into a collaboration of more than 200 scientists with eight participating observatories across the globe, the EHT took its first realistic shot at seeing the shadow of Sagittarius A*. The First Milky Way Black Hole Image Lets Scientists Test Physics 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z An AR observatory on the ground near Lake Mendocino—which uses radar that looks straight up—confirmed for forecasters and reservoir operators that the main event was going to be south of them. Better Atmospheric River Forecasts Are Giving Emergency Planners More Time to Prepare for Flooding 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The picture was taken on Christmas Day 2021 from an observatory in Namibia, home to some of the world's darkest skies. Astronomy Photographer of the Year: 'Once in a lifetime' picture of comet wins award 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z “It illustrates that we are an all-purpose observatory,” said Mark McCaughrean, a Webb telescope scientist and a senior scientific adviser at the European Space Agency. Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The observatory lecturers are also the only non-unionized employees in the building; other museum staff and technicians are represented by unions such as AFSCME, the country’s largest union of public employees. Griffith Observatory's planetarium storytellers petition to unionize with Actors' Equity 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z JWST—the largest, most powerful observatory ever launched from Earth—was custom-built to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. JWST’s First Glimpses of Early Galaxies Could Break Cosmology 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes, along with four ground-based observatories, will take turns monitoring the dot of light. NASA’s unprecedented asteroid-deflection mission is more than ‘billiards in space,’ scientists say 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Even the most state-of-the-art observatory would not have seen this conflagration coming. A Volcano Erupted Without Warning. Now, Scientists Know Why. 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Ultimately, the detection of life will probably require an even more advanced observatory than Webb. Webb Telescope Finds Carbon Dioxide on a Distant Exoplanet 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Since then, observatory lecturers have not received a raise. Griffith Observatory's planetarium storytellers petition to unionize with Actors' Equity 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z |
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