China Breaks Ground on First Homegrown 15m Submillimeter Telescope
China has begun building its first homegrown 15m SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT), set to join the next-generation Event Horizon Telescope network to capture dynamic black hole images.
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Chinese mainland Starts Construction of 15m XSMT Telescope on ‘Roof of the World’
Chinese mainland starts work on the 15m XSMT submillimeter telescope at 4,800m on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, targeting 2027 completion to unveil cold-universe secrets.
Rare Crimson ‘Blood Moon’ Dazzles on the Chinese Mainland
A rare total lunar eclipse turned the moon crimson across the Chinese mainland, offering a stunning “blood moon” spectacle visible to the naked eye for over an hour.
Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Asia, Australia, Europe & Africa
A total lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, turned the moon deep red between Sunday night and Monday across Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa.
Spectacular Blood Moon Eclipse Captivates Global Sky
A total lunar eclipse on September 7-8 created a stunning “blood moon,” peaking at 2:12 a.m. Beijing Time. Discover how this rare celestial event united stargazers worldwide.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Up to 100 Meteors/Hr
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight (Aug 12-13). In China, up to 100 meteors per hour may streak across the sky, offering a dazzling show of fireballs and color.
Hubble Captures Sharpest Image Yet of Interstellar Comet 3I-Atlas
NASA’s Hubble captured the sharpest image of comet 3I-Atlas, refining its core size to under 5.6 km as it races past Mars and fuels new cosmic questions.
Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Lights Up Winter Sky
The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaked Wednesday night, offering up to 20 meteors per hour in southern skies and fewer than 10 in northern skies under clear, dark conditions.
Stunning Snapshot of Rocky Planets Forming Around Baby Sun
Astronomers have captured an unprecedented “time zero” snapshot of rocky planets forming around a baby sun, offering real-time insight into the dawn of planet formation.
Astronomers Track 3I/ATLAS, the Solar System’s Third Interstellar Visitor
Astronomers have tracked 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object spotted in our solar system. This 10-km ice comet traveling at 60 km/s will swing inside Mars’s orbit later this year.