James Webb’s dreamy view of Jupiter reveals “remarkable” new detail

The James Webb Telescope has provided another mesmerizing perspective of the universe, this time turning its near-infrared camera on a target much closer to home. The instrument’s imagery of Jupiter presents an awe-inspiring look at the gas giant, and … Continue reading James Webb’s dreamy view of Jupiter reveals “remarkable” new detail

James Webb Telescope turns its infrared eyes on Jupiter

Last week the James Webb Space Telescope made history with its first images, showing a galaxy cluster billions of light-years away, but now it’s turned its sights on something much closer to home. NASA has released infrared images Webb snapped of Jupit… Continue reading James Webb Telescope turns its infrared eyes on Jupiter

The best space photos of 2021: Sparkling starfields to majestic nebula

The endless expanse of space is a beautiful and fascinating subject for photography. From the dramatic births and deaths of stars, to galactic glamor shots and planetary close-ups, here are some of the most breathtaking space photos of 2021.Continue Re… Continue reading The best space photos of 2021: Sparkling starfields to majestic nebula

Stunning snaps from Hubble’s latest grand tour of the outer solar system

Every year, the Hubble Space Telescope conducts a grand tour of the outer solar system planets, checking their turbulent atmospheres for changes in weather, storms, clouds and colors. This year’s shots are now in, revealing a few surprises.Continue Rea… Continue reading Stunning snaps from Hubble’s latest grand tour of the outer solar system

NASA’s pioneering Lucy probe takes off to study Trojan asteroids

A first-of-a-kind NASA launch took place over the weekend, setting the agency’s Lucy spacecraft on a pioneering path to study an unprecedented number of asteroids as part of a single mission. Among them are the Trojan asteroids that both trail and lead… Continue reading NASA’s pioneering Lucy probe takes off to study Trojan asteroids

Scientists recreate Jupiter’s possible helium rain in the lab

Scientists have recreated in the lab some of the wild weather that might be found on Jupiter and Saturn. Using extremely high pressures and laser shock waves, the researchers produced “helium rain” which has been hypothesized to fall on these planets.C… Continue reading Scientists recreate Jupiter’s possible helium rain in the lab

Seafloor volcanoes may be supporting life on icy Europa

Jupiter’s Icy moon Europa may have enough internal heat to trigger volcanic activity on the floor of its global ocean, according to the results of a new study. Despite being encased in a shell of water ice, Europa is considered to be one of the most pr… Continue reading Seafloor volcanoes may be supporting life on icy Europa