Topic: space telescopes
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Ex-Google CEO to Fund New Hubble Telescope Replacement
A new philanthropic initiative led by Eric and Wendy Schmidt aims to build a suite of next-generation telescopes, marking a significant revival of private capital funding large-scale scientific infrastructure. The project, the Schmidt Observatory System, includes a space-based telescope called La...
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Webb Telescope Unveils Stunning Planetary Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented infrared images of the Helix Nebula, revealing intricate structures and dynamic inner workings invisible to previous telescopes like Hubble. These observations show the nebula is the final phase of a sun-like star, allowing scientists to s...
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