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Astronomy

Euclid finds complete Einstein Ring in NGC galaxy

Euclid telescope has discovered a rare perfect Einstein Ring in NGC 6505, a nearby galaxy only 590 million light-years away. The discovery represents an exceptionally rare astronomical alignment where light from a distant galaxy is bent into a perfect ring by NGC 6505's gravitational field. This finding provides valuable data about dark matter distribution and stellar composition in NGC 6505's central region.

'It's extremely worrisome.' NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cut just 4 years after launch

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cuts across all operations despite being at peak performance and high demand. The $317 million budget reduction would impact scientific operations starting October, affecting proposal reviews, data analysis, and observatory efficiency. The cuts come while JWST is only halfway through its primary mission and could operate for 20+ years.