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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation is interfering with radio telescope observations
Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink's satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.
Vera Rubin Observatory glows under recalibration LEDs | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2025
The glowing light shows the intricate details that make this cutting-edge telescope work.
Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands
Looking at dunes and other rock formations on both Earth and Mars can tell scientists the environmental conditions that created them
Rapidly spinning dead star's strange 'glitches' are oddly regular
Ultimately, we do not understand where glitches come from or exactly what's going on inside pulsars.
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.
Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and wifi are blocking the view
Scientists working to study black holes use specific radio frequencies to track black holes, the same frequencies often used by phones and wifi.
How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?
Webb has been orbiting more than a million miles from Earth, capturing breathtaking images of deep space. But how does it actually work?
Rogue black hole found terrorizing unfortunate star in distant galaxy
The Hubble Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory saw an enigmatic intermediate-mass black hole lighting up in X-rays, potentially revealing a way of finding more of them in the future.
