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02-05-2013
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Neutron stars as space laboratories

6-10 May astronomers from all over the world will gather in Amsterdam to attend a symposium on neutron stars. In debate centre Felix Meritis they will discuss the latest results in neutron star research. Neutron stars are collapsed cores of giant stars that have exploded as super nova's. Due to their ultra-dense matter neutron stars are excellent laboratories for research into extreme space phenomena.        Read more (in dutch)
28-04-2013
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End of mission for Dutch molecule hunter in space

Today, after 3,5 years in space, the liquid helium coolant on board the Herschel space observatory (ESA) has finally run out. This means that the Dutch molecule hunter HIFI - one of its three instruments - has ceased to collect spectra. But the scientific heritage is impressive already. Thanks to HIFI, scientists now much better understand the cosmic cycle of gas which leads to for instance the birth of stars and planets, and the role (water) molecules play.         More
23-04-2013
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Herschel-HIFI links Jupiter's water to comet impact

ESA’s Herschel space observatory has solved a long-standing mystery as to the origin of water in the upper atmosphere of Jupiter, finding conclusive evidence that it was delivered by the dramatic impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 in July 1994.           More
15-04-2013
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Thousands of citizens have enlisted for the national iSPEX Measurement Day

On a sunny day somewhere between the middle of May and the end of June a great number of Dutch citizens will register fine dust in the air with their smartphones and the iSPEX-add on. Since February thousands of Dutch citizens have enlisted for taking part in the national iSPEX Measurement Day. The production of more than 10.000 add-ons is in full swing. They will be distributed in the middle of May and by that time the free app will be ready as well. The subscription date for iSPEX runs until the end of April. People who are interested can order an add-on in the coming weeks through longfonds.nl/ispex.         More
05-03-2013
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Succesful space telescope about to take its last breath

ESA’s Herschel space observatory is expected to exhaust its supply of liquid helium coolant in the coming weeks after spending more than three exciting years studying the cool Universe. Herschel was launched on 14 May 2009 and, with a main mirror 3.5 m across, it is the largest, most powerful infrared telescope ever flown in space.                       More

 

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