Observatories

Hubble Space Telescope

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:55:49 -0600

The Hubble Space Telescope is a collaboration between ESA and NASA. It's a long-term, space-based observatory. The observations are carried out in visible, infrared and ultraviolet light. In many ways Hubble has revolutionized modern astronomy, by not only being an efficient tool for making new discoveries, but also by driving astronomical research in general.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:55:10 -0600

Chandra X-Ray

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:22:57 -0600

Since its launch on July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has been NASA's flagship mission for X-ray astronomy, taking its place in the fleet of "Great Observatories."

European Southern Observatories

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:31 -0600

ESO is the pre-eminent intergovernmental science and technology organization in astronomy. It carries out an ambitious program focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities for astronomy to enable important scientific discoveries.

Galaxy Evolution Explorer

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:40:02 -0500

GALEX�s observations are telling scientists how galaxies, the basic structures of our Universe, evolve and change. Additionally, GALEX observations are investigating the causes of star formation during a period when most of the stars and elements we see today had their origins.

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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:35:43 -0500

Spitzer Space Telescope

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:40:31 -0500

Consisting of a 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically-cooled science instruments, Spitzer is the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. Its highly sensitive instruments give us a unique view of the Universe and allow us to peer into regions of space which are hidden from optical telescopes.

Fermi - Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:43:02 -0500

Specials

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:45:25 -0500

Celebration of 10 Years of Stunning Hubble Heritage

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:44:32 -0500

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Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:51:32 -0500