NASA’s newest space telescope blasts off to map the entire sky and millions of galaxies
The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.
No, that’s not a cosmic cone of shame—it’s NASA’s newest space telescope
Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, but there aren't any that look quite like SPHEREx, an infrared observatory NASA launched Tuesday night in search of answers to simmering questions about how the Universe, and ultimately life, came to be.
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites
The SPHEREx telescope will create the most colorful map of the cosmos, while the four satellites of the PUNCH mission track the evolution of the solar wind in three dimensions.
NASA's SPHEREx telescope begins cosmic origins mission
NASA has launched the SPHEREx telescope, designed to map the entire sky and study the origins of the universe. The device was launched into orbit by a Falcon 9 rocket from the base in California. The SPHEREx space telescope,
NASA Launches 'Spherex Observatory' Telescope Into Space To Map Galaxies
NASA's newest space telescope has blasted off to map the entire sky. The 'Spherex Observatory' infrared instruments are expected to provide a sweeping, wide-angle view of hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow.
Mercury will be at its brightest in the night sky on Friday — before it disappears
Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to stand out among the stars this week. But this brightness is not expected ...
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Night sky, January 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]
Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the ...
Colored laser beams to shine from top of Space Needle Friday night
An art installation featuring 30 laser beams in primary colors will shine from the top of the Space Needle Friday night.
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Total Lunar Eclipse: Blood Moon dazzles Florida’s night sky
FLORIDA — Sky watchers and astronomy lovers got a very rare treat as a total lunar eclipse dazzled the night sky above Central Florida early Friday morning.
Starlink satellite train captures attention in Indiana night sky
We often get questions from viewers who see a strange stream of lights drifting across the sky. Here's what's likely going on ...
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'A rare treat': Metro Vancouverites capture awe-inspiring blood moon eclipse in night sky
The moon "looked more like orange soda, casting a dreamy, romantic glow across the night sky," said one local photographer.
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Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
Binoculars are a great way to get into stargazing as they offer beautifully crisp night sky views in the palm of your hand. They are a fantastic lightweight alternative to the best telescopes and ...