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A colorful depiction of the planets in the universe, showcasing their sizes and positions in relation to each other.

Ariel space mission moves one step closer to reality

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) exoplanet mission Ariel, set to launch in 2029, has moved from study to implementation...

5 Big Questions About the Universe

5 Big Questions About the Universe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DAvWnWKDeI Last year, the BBC broadcast “The Universe” TV series, which several SPS Astronomy staff were...

Black and white astronomical image showing the minor planet (69423) Openuni identified by a circle and label against a background of distant stars.

Asteroid is officially named after The Open University

Academics in the School of Physical Sciences are celebrating after learning that an asteroid situated more than 126 million miles from Earth has...

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Hardware upgrades at OpenScience Observatory in Tenerife

The OpenScience Observatory’s Tenerife facilities finally received their long-awaited hardware upgrade, one year late due to COVID travel...

A man stands on a beach, gazing at a vibrant rainbow arching across the sky above him

In Memoriam: Simon Clark

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our colleague, Simon Clark passed away suddenly last week. Simon was a Senior Lecturer in...

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Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell awarded RAS Gold medal

We are delighted to announce that Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal. This...

Catch-up with “Things that go bump in the night…sky!”

Catch-up with “Things that go bump in the night…sky!”

https://youtu.be/HSimn3wXc0A "Things that go bump in the night...sky" features three OUSTEM Academics sharing their research and their...