The night sky will host a stunning celestial event starting December, as the red-hued Mars aligns with the shimmering blue stars of the Beehive Cluster. This rare conjunction, visible even with a small telescope, promises a dazzling display for astronomy…
A Hungarian-led research team has launched the Geoastronomy project, supported by the European Research Council, to explore the composition and atmospheres of rocky exoplanets orbiting Sun-like stars. This six-year initiative aims to expand our understanding of both these distant worlds…
Researcher at the HUN-REN Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences Krisztián Sárneczky was elected one of the newest honorary members of the International Astronomical Union. In addition to his work in popularizing science, he has recently achieved outstanding results in…
The first scientific results from the Euclid mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) have arrived, including five new images of the universe with unprecedented detail, which showcase the telescope’s capability to uncover the cosmos’ secrets; enabling scientists to search…
Hungary is entering an age where the space economy holds significant importance. Thankfully, it is welcoming the new era with a solid and well-functioning foundation, consisting of numerous private companies ready to engage in space exploration, as indicated by the…
The event series offers spectacular and exciting adventures for both young and old during the August meteor shower period. The programmes include telescope demonstrations, astronomical lectures, and meteor-watching sessions….
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