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WISE Opens Its Eyes and Gives Us a New Window on the Universe

On December 29, 2009, the world got a new window on the cosmos. That was the day that NASA’s WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer), in orbit around Earth, shed its protective cover and began its mission: compiling the most complete … Continue reading

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NASA’s WISE Telescope Aims to Identify New Asteroids

A number of objects can be seen in the night sky using only the naked eye and many more can be identified using a simple telescope. Observing the night sky has now been practiced for centuries and as technology has … Continue reading

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