In the Perseus Cluster lies the galaxy MCG+07-07-072, a barred spiral with an unusual near-circular…
Browsing: European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space, established in 1975. Comprising 22 member states, ESA conducts various activities and missions related to earth observation, human spaceflight, scientific exploration, and telecommunication. Its aim is to foster cooperation among European countries in space research and technology, ensuring that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Headquartered in Paris, ESA operates significant facilities in several countries, including a spacecraft operations center in Germany and an astronaut center in Cologne. Through collaborations with international entities like NASA, ESA continues to be a significant player in global space exploration efforts.
Studying a Mysterious Image: A Multitude of Galaxies What are we looking at when we…
This ethereal Hubble Space Telescope image features the galaxy LEDA 857074, located in the constellation…
IC 3430, a dwarf elliptical galaxy in the Virgo cluster, stands out due to its…
NGC 3430, a spiral galaxy in Leo Minor, is spotlighted in this New Hubble Image…
Edwin Hubble revolutionized astronomy by demonstrating that the universe is expanding and identifying galaxies beyond…
NGC 5238, a dwarf irregular galaxy imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, displays a complex…
Ariane 6, Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, made its inaugural flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French…
Webb’s image of RX J1131-1231 uses gravitational lensing to explore the quasar’s black hole and…
Measuring cosmic distances is essential in astrophysics, with the Hubble Space Telescope being key through…
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists observed the region above Jupiter’s iconic Great Red…
A fascinating feature takes center stage in this new image from ESA’s Mars Express: a…
Recent observations by ESA’s XMM-Newton and NASA’s Chandra have revealed three unusually cold, young neutron…
ESA missions discovered frost near Mars’s equator, a surprising find given the area’s typically higher…
ESA developed LEGO-style space bricks using meteorite dust to simulate lunar regolith, enabling the testing…
NGC 4951, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, illustrates the dynamic processes of star formation…
The Meteor Crater in Arizona, formed by a meteorite impact 50,000 years ago, provides valuable…
Two asteroids, including the newly detected 2024 MK, will pass Earth safely this week, coinciding…