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Carnegie Science Observatories

Pasadena, CA

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LCO Field Photographs

July 17, 2026

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Object 17 | Las Campanas Field Photographs

In this artist’s concept, the exoplanet LHS 1140 b is shown in the foreground, surrounded by a helium-rich atmosphere. Another nearby rocky planet orbits the same cool red dwarf star in the distance. Credit: Melissa Weiss/Center for Astrophysics |Harvard & Smithsonian

July 16, 2026

Science News

Detected: Rocky, habitable-zone exoplanet with an atmosphere

A planetary science activity during an outreach program at LCO

July 10, 2026

Feature Story

Beyond the Telescopes: Science in Service of People

Open House glass plates

July 06, 2026

Feature Story

Bringing the Universe to Pasadena: Carnegie’s Commitment to Outreach

Vissapragada's work involves several space- and ground-based telescopes, including JWST.

June 03, 2026

Science News

JWST measures mass of a dormant black hole from the early universe for the first time

The Milky Way glitters above the ALMA array in this image taken from a time lapse sequence during the ESO Ultra HD Expedition. Credit: ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

May 19, 2026

Feature Story

Tuning in to the Cosmos

Looking through the telescope at the annual Carnegie Science Observatories Open House.

April 22, 2026

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So, You Want to Buy a Telescope?

Stargazing with binoculars at sunset

April 21, 2026

Feature Story

Stargazing Without a Telescope

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