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NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA's TESS satellite has successfully utilized gravitational microlensing to discover a super-Jupiter 40,000 light-years away, marking an evolution in its capabilities.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 15:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Euclid telescope captures 60-million-star image of Milky Way center

Euclid telescope captures 60-million-star image of Milky Way center

The ESA has unveiled a high-resolution mosaic of the Milky Way’s galactic bulge captured by the Euclid space telescope. This detailed image of 60 million stars provides researchers with a critical tool for identifying and characterizing planets beyond our solar system.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 20:39 ·Niko Vale 3 min read