Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) observed breaking apart by the 1.82 m Copernicus telescope at Italy’s Asiago Observatory. (Image: F. Ferrigno/INAF/Univ. Parthenope) Ever wonder what happens when a comet nears ...

A recent photo of C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) shows that it developed a golden glow after passing its closest point to the sun. (Image credit: Dan Bartlett) If you want to see the exploded comet for yourself, ...

The algorithm models the blurring incurred by Earth's atmosphere and counteracts it, producing sharp and clear images. A new algorithm capable of transforming ground-based telescope images by removing ...

A sneak preview of the first batch of deep space imagery from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile made its way to news sites and social media last week, followed by a livestream event. "(The ...

Earlier this week, scientists and dignitaries previewed the first images from the brand new Vera C. Rubin Observatory – and it was well worth the wait. Soon, this scientific marvel will be delivering ...

The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showed off a breathtaking preview of its capabilities — capturing millions of stars and galaxies light-years from Earth, along with thousands of ...

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Cerro Pachón, CHILE—The Vera C. Rubin Observatory on Monday released its first dazzling images of deep space in a preview of the cosmic movie the pioneering probe was built to create. The U.S.-funded ...

A powerful new observatory has unveiled its first images to the public, showing off what it can do as it gets ready to start its main mission: making a vivid time-lapse video of the night sky that ...

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Editor’s Note (6/23/25): This story has been updated with additional imagery and details. Welcome to a mind-blowing new era of astronomy. The long-awaited Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a cutting-edge new ...