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European Southern Observatory

Tracked across 9 events · 235 articles · First seen Jul 16, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026

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Impact: The European Southern Observatory provided the Very Large Telescope and ESPRESSO instrument data, which were crucial for the discovery of exoplanet magnetic fields. This enhances its reputation as a leading astronomical research institution.
Jun 02, 2026 · 14 articles
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Impact: The European Southern Observatory conducted the research warning about the devastating consequences of satellite constellations on astronomy, advocating for a limit of 100,000 satellites and dimming measures. They are a key voice in the regulatory debate.
Jul 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Operated the Very Large Telescope used for the discovery and plans the Extremely Large Telescope for future exomoon searches. The discovery enhances its scientific reputation.
Jul 22, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: ESO's VLT was used to obtain the isotopic data; the organization gains scientific prestige.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: ESO operated the VLT and Spectro-Polarimetric High-Contrast Exoplanet Research instrument used for the discovery, highlighting its observational capabilities.
Jul 28, 2026 · 19 articles
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Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer have discovered the fastest known star in the Milky Way, designated S301. The star orbits the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the galaxy's center,…
Impact: The observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer was used for the observations, highlighting its capabilities.
Aug 19, 2026 · 14 articles
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On August 5, 2026, the spent upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket unintentionally crashed into the Moon near Einstein Crater, as predicted. The rocket stage, weighing about 4 metric tons, had been drifting…
Impact: ESO's Very Large Telescope detected the impact plume, providing key confirmation. This enhances its scientific reputation.
Jul 27, 2026 · 153 articles
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Impact: ESO's Very Large Telescope provided data that independently confirmed the discovery of Beta Pictoris d.
Jul 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Apr 26, 2026 · 7 articles
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