In an alignment of celestial bodies, Mars was captured here rising out of a lunar occultation on 13 January 2025 using the new Visitor Center 0.6-meter Shreve Telescope at the U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), a Prog…
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4 April 2025
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4 April 2025
This month marks an exciting point in the progress of astronomy technology: the largest camera ever designed for astronomical observations will open its eye on the Universe for the first …
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4 April 2025
Astronomers have made a new discovery in the world of novae: a phenomenon that can be thought of as erupting “zombie stars.” High-mass stars end their lives in an explosive …
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4 April 2025
To celebrate National Day of Astronomy on 21 March, NSF NOIRLab and AURA, in partnership with Biblioteca Regional Gabriela Mistral and Proyecto Explora Coquimbo, hosted AstroDay Chile — an entire …
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4 April 2025
In celebration of 25 years since first light observations with the International Gemini Observatory, students in Hawaiʻi and Chile have a unique opportunity to participate in an exciting imaging contest! …
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4 April 2025
Professional Development Opportunities 23 April, Behind the Scenes: Exploding Stars Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MST Location: Online Webinar, Register Here Description: The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is …
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4 April 2025
While NOIRLab works to unravel the secrets of the Universe, you can start your own journey to explore the night sky right from your backyard. There are plenty of celestial …
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