Hubble telescope spots 'failed' starless galaxy known as Cloud 9

Astronomers say they have identified a new type of astronomical object that challenges traditional ideas about how galaxies ...

Hubble’s Newest Discovery Isn’t a Star, It’s a Window Into the Dark Universe

Scientists have identified a strange cosmic relic called Cloud-9 — a starless, gas-filled object dominated by dark matter.

Eric Schmidt will massively invest in private telescopes, including Hubble replacement

On Wednesday evening, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, announced a major investment in not just one ...

The chaotic 'Dracula's Chivito': Hubble reveals largest birthplace of planets ever observed

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is ...
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Private group unveils plans for large space telescope

A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a ...

The first privately funded space-based telescope is in the works

Lazuli’s design features a 3.1-meter mirror, which would make it larger than NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope (but smaller than ...

Backing space dreams: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt funds four large-scale telescopes, including a Hubble replacement

Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, have committed private funding to four ambitious ...