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Super sharp image capturing Neptune from Earth
Space science

Super sharp image capturing Neptune from Earth

The Very Large Telescope (VLT) of the Southern European Observatory (ESO) has received the first light rays after activating the new adaptive optical mode.

December 17, 2018
Discover the oldest stars in the universe?
Space science

Discover the oldest stars in the universe?

Astronomers have discovered an ancient galaxy formed since the new universe was born. In it, there are very bright stars that have existed for more than 13 billion years…

December 17, 2018
Pink nebula Omega
Space science

Pink nebula Omega

The new image of the Omega Nebula captured by the Southern Observatory (ESO) VLT telescope is one of the clearest shots taken from the ground. Pink dust in the center of…

December 17, 2018
Measuring galaxies giant Messier 87
Space science

Measuring galaxies giant Messier 87

Using ESO's ultra-large VLT telescope, astronomers have succeeded in determining the size of the giant Messier 87 galaxy.

December 17, 2018
Molecular thermometer for distant universe
Space science

Molecular thermometer for distant universe

Astronomers using the giant telescope the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of Eso have for the first time discovered in carbon monoxide molecular ultraviolet radiation in a ga…

December 17, 2018
An old star near the universe
Space science

An old star near the universe

By using a special process, astronomers from the European Astronomical Research Organization in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) have identified a star in our Milky Way tha…

December 17, 2018
Latest images of cosmic black holes
Space science

Latest images of cosmic black holes

With the 8.2-meter European VLT telescope, scientists have captured an extremely clear picture of the environment around the central black hole of the Thien Ha strip NGC…

December 17, 2018