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A fancy new telescope is heading to space: Here’s what SPHEREx will do
SPHEREx is set to launch at Friday from California. Here are five things to know about NASA's latest advanced space telescope.
NASA set to launch SPHEREx space telescope to scan entire sky
NASA's newest space telescope will scan the entire sky in a range of near-infrared wavelengths to help astronomers better understand the evolution of the universe and search for promising spots for ex
From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope
The megaphone-shaped spacecraft, called SPHEREx — short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer — is scheduled to share a ride atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday (March 4) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors
NASA’s SPHEREx mission will survey the entire sky in 102 different “colors” of light, offering scientists an unprecedented look at the earliest days of the universe and much more
March 4 Liftoff: NASA & SpaceX Update Launch Plans for SPHEREx & PUNCH
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions on March 4, aiming to explore cosmic origins and the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The event will be broadcast live on NASA+, with a prelaunch briefing on March 3.
NASA's 'SPHEREx' infrared space telescope is launching this week. Here's why it's a big deal
Scientists aim to answer some of the most fundamental questions about the universe using NASA's newest space telescope, SPHEREx, which is set to launch Feb. 28.
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Sparkling galaxy blazes with star formation in new James Webb Space Telescope image
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures a nearby spiral galaxy, NGC 2283, blazing with newly formed stars.
James Webb space telescope: Deep insights into a "Jupiter without a star"
Because it's traveling without an interfering star, the James Webb Space Telescope was able to study a solitary, planet-like ...
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Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope network
On balconies and in backyards, Wi-Fi–enabled telescopes are connecting astronomy enthusiasts across six continents.
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Rogue exoplanet or failed star? James Webb Space Telescope looks into a new cosmic case
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the atmosphere of a cosmic body that is either a "failed ...
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Best Telescopes for Space Enthusiasts in 2025
The universe is an endless source of fascination. Observing celestial bodies brings a sense of wonder and discovery. However, ...
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Scientists Create First Flat Telescope Lens That Doesn’t Distort Colors
The first telescopes refracted light, and today reflectors dominate, but there is a third way to make light focus, and it ...
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James Webb Space Telescope joins cosmic detectives in hunt for dark matter
Space.com spoke to three scientists, cosmic detectives who are hot on the trail of dark matter candidates using the James ...
Upcoming Super Telescope Will Study the Universe’s Most Extreme Explosions
The Cherenkov Telescope Array just got a major boost for distributing its data, a development that will expedite scientific ...