To misquote Obi-Wan Kenobi: 'That's no MOON(S). It's a next-gen astronomy instrument.' 😉

It will simultaneously provide optical-near-infrared spectra for 1000 objects, to survey millions of stars & galaxies.

Find out more 👉 ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/MOONS-pr…

#StarWarsDay #MOONSToChile

Transmission spectra are used to study the “fingerprints” of an exoplanet’s atmosphere. WASP-39 b’s spectrum marked the first time sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide were clearly detected in an exoplanet’s atmosphere.

How #NASAWebb studies exoplanets: bit.ly/49MLvHr

Another stunning picture from #JWST ✨👇

Amazing new research using #JWST and #MIRI to study the weather on exoplanets! 🌩️☀️👇

We're looking for a talented Communications and Engagement Officer with a flair for developing engaging content and a keen interest in space! 🪐🛰️

🔗 careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…
📆 Apply by May 19 2024

The most detailed infrared images of the iconic Horsehead Nebula (aka Barnard 33) have been captured by #MIRI and #NIRCam on #JWST (NASA Webb Telescope / ESA Webb Telescope). 🐴✨🛰️

Find out more 👉 ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/MIRI-ima…

An amazing collection of stunning JWST videos 📽️👇

FS Tau is a multi-star system made up of FS Tau A (in the centre) and FS Tau B (on the far right) captured here by NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The system is about 2.8 million years old, very young for a star system. Our Sun, by contrast, is about 4.6 billion years old. 🧓

Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences ULisboa have won the Golden Vector Award from igus® Inc. for ‘the most spectacular energy chain application’ for their work on MOONS. ⛓️🏆

Find out more 👉ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/MOONS-en…

#MOONSToChile

#JWST and #MIRI are helping us learn more and more about planets outside our solar system 🪐👇

This week we welcomed a major diplomatic visit to the SKA-Mid site with our partners SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION 🇿🇦. Guests including ambassadors from many EU countries 🇪🇺 saw #SKAconstruction progress & heard about the broader impact of the SKA project!

More: loom.ly/tE3onk4

We're working on software for the SKA Observatory. 🖥️

Almost 200 mid-frequency dishes in Southern Africa and over 130,000 low-frequency antennas in Australia will work together to allow astronomers to study the cosmic dawn. 📡🌄

Find out more 👉 ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/SKAO.aspx

The UK has a new certified astronaut. 👩‍🚀

Huge congratulations to Rosemary Coogan who graduates today from @ESA training, having tackled everything from astrophysics to zero-G. 🌌🛰️
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We'll be going - will you? 👇

Not all @UKATC projects look out into space. GHOST uses technology designed for astronomy to monitor climate change. ✈️🌍

Find out more 👉ukatc.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/GHOST.as…

#EarthDay

#TourESO Let's go on a virtual tour of our #LaSilla Observatory this weekend! 🧑‍💻

🗓️ 20 April
⏰ 17:00 CEST / 11:00 CLT
🔗 Streamed at: orlo.uk/9Tls6

📷 ESO/ Yuri Beletsky (LCO)

We're at AfricaAstronomy's #AfAS2024 in Marrakech, Morocco this week! It's been a great opportunity to discuss #SKAscience , #SKAconstruction progress and wider impact with the African astronomical community, as well as opportunities to get involved!

A team from @UKATC have been named as finalists in the 3D Pioneers Challenge (an international competition for additive manufacturing processes and advanced technologies), for their work 3D printing copper components. 🎉

Find out more 👉 3dpc.io/en

🌟 Job Spotlight 🌟

HR Operations Adviser

Our scientists, technologists, engineers and HR team work together to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation. 🛰️✨🪐

Applications close 22 Apr: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…

#OnThisDay in 2023, #ESAJuice launched to Jupiter to see if the planet's icy moons could support life. 🦠

Funded by us, the UK leads on one of the 10 science instruments on board JUICE and has contributed to the development of two more. 🛰️

Learn more 👇
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