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אבישי דקל, זוכה פרס לנדאו בתחום אסטרופיזיקה וחלל

Prof. Avishai Dekel, pioneering Israeli astrophysicist and cosmologist, dies at 74

Dekel spent decades as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and published hundreds of groundbreaking studies on the structure and evolution of the universe

Yaron Drukman | 11.18.25

הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים

Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science

Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring

Israel Wullman | 06.01.25

Ancient Chinese star map could be oldest of its kind, researchers find

Analysis of the 'Star Manual of Master Shi' finds that it dates to 355 B.C., more than two centuries earlier than previously believed and significantly predating famed star catalog of Greek astronomer Hipparchus

Yogev Israeli | 05.25.25

Mapping of dark matter (marked as a blue cloud) against the background of galaxies, showing a large concentration to the right of the Perseus Cluster (on the left side of the image) and a bridge of dark matter connecting them

Dark matter bridge: This week in space

The Perseus galaxy cluster is one of the most massive objects known to astronomers and it may be more active than previously thought

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 05.01.25

An insatiable curiosity. High school student Carl Sagan, 1951

The astronomer who brought the cosmos closer to us

Marking 90 years since the birth of Carl Sagan, a trailblazer in planetary science and astrobiology, who became an iconic advocate for science in the media and the public sphere through popular books and a successful TV series

Ettay Nevo/Weizmann Institute of Science | 12.13.24

מצפה כוכבים וטלסקופים במכתש ירוחם עם מיזם האסטרונומיה "שירת הכוכבים".

Lebanese astronomer denies rumors of death

Abdel Latif's controversial predictions have gained her fame, including a prediction of a civil war in America

Ynetnews | 09.02.24

Why is the moon sometimes visible during the day?

Daytime sightings of the moon create a unique spectacle, with its brightness surpassing the sky due to its proximity to Earth; often visible around full moons, visibility during the day depends on atmospheric conditions, seasons and occasional optical illusion

Yogev Israeli | 09.01.24

First supermoon of the year to be visible Monday night

The natural phenomenon will make the lunar body seem brighter and larger then usual; It attracts many spectators around the world

Yogev Israeli | 08.19.24

מתי הבעתם משאלה למראה מטאור שחולף מעל? צולם באזור פארן

Here's how you can see the Perseid meteor shower: Strongest celestial event to peak on Monday

The year's most popular meteor shower Perseid will peak between August 11 and 13, with forecasts predicting dozens of meteors per hour; Why are they called the Perseids? How have meteors contributed to our understanding of the universe? What are this year's viewing conditions, and how can you fully enjoy this celestial display?

Dr. Igal Pat-El, Moshe Glantz | 08.11.24

The celestial depiction on the globe held by Atlas enabled scholars to date the statue. A replica of the statue of Atlas holding up the celestial heavens on his shoulders

Ancient star catalogs: Mapping the skies

Over two thousand years ago astronomers have already begun to systematically map stellar coordinates, and their efforts even allowed us to date ancient artworks

Dr. Na'ama Hallakoun / Davidson Institute of Science | 08.09.24

The Great Red Spot may be feeding off smaller storms, study suggests

The Great Red Spot is a massive, high-pressure anticyclonic storm on Jupiter's southern hemisphere, appearing as an enormous red-orange oval visible from Earth

Ynetnews | 07.22.24

Scientists reveal rotation mechanisms of asteroid with 'dual-moon'

The discovery of the trio Dinky and Selam challenged existing theories about asteroid formation

Ynetnews | 06.02.24

Astronomers discover a potential 'intergalactic oasis,' 40 light-years away

A newly found exoplanet discovered using NASA's TESS satellite is believed to be potentially habitable. The estimated temperature suggests it can be a potential 'intergalactic oasis'

Ynetnews | 05.27.24

The Andromeda Galaxy, outside the Milky Way

The giant spinners of the universe

From small asteroids to giant galaxies, our universe is a spectacular display of rotating objects

Ettay Nevo/Davdison Institute of Science | 01.27.24

Wolf-Rayet 124 (WR 124) במרכז התמונה, כפי שתיעד טלסקופ החלל ג'יימס ווב

Israeli study sheds light on mysterious astronomical object

Experts from Tel Aviv University in cooperation with the University of Amsterdam measure strong magnetic force in unique star, leading to a hypothesis on the creation of magnetars

Ynet | 08.31.23