The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has wrapped up its first full year of scientific operations, and beyond "breaking" cosmology, the telescope has also delivered some of the most spectacular photos of deep space ever seen. [Read More]
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The Euclid space telescope, an instrument designed to solve the greatest mystery of the Universe, has sent back its first stunning images. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-08 15:01
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is often overshadowed by the shiny new observatory in the room, the James Webb Space Telescope, but its latest photo of a gorgeous spiral galaxy is a nice reminder that ol' reliable can still impress. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-03 18:33
After nearly 30 years of work, the James Webb Space Telescope is about ready for liftoff. The successor to the famous Hubble telescope was originally scheduled to launch on December 22, although that launch has been delayed to no earlier than December 24. dpreview.com »
2021-12-18 18:31
Lead image credit: NASA US astronomers want a new space-based telescope to search for exoplanets, and perhaps the project can't come soon enough. The Hubble Space Telescope's scientific operations are on hold for the second time this year. dpreview.com »
2021-11-09 00:14
In just one relatively small “bulge” of the Soul Nebula (also known as Westerhout 5) in the constellation of Cassiopeia, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a star that is still being born. petapixel.com »
2020-10-21 19:13
The aging Hubble Space Telescope has produced a new full portrait image of Jupiter, our Solar System’s stormy gas giant. NASA shared the image earlier this month, though it was captured by the space telescope on June 27. dpreview.com »
2019-08-30 18:58
Alongside PetaPixel's recaps for major camera manufacturers, including Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Canon, we also recapped the year for the L-Mount Alliance and the Micro Four Thirds mount.
This year included some fantastic new cameras, lenses, and accessories. From the Nikon Z8 and the Sony a7CR to the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2. 8 and Sigma 14mm f/1. 4 DG DN Art, nearly every camera maker brought something amazing to the table.
This year has been a fascinating one in the world of photography, and like every year, it was full of incredible highs, devastating lows, and everything in between. [Read More]
Micro Four Thirds remains an excellent system for photo and video applications. Despite the relatively small image sensor size, Micro Four Thirds cameras like 2022's OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH6 show that great things come in small packages.
It has been a great year for the L-Mount Alliance. The alliance welcomed new members Samyang and Astrodesign in July, and Blackmagic Design joined in September. [Read More]
Canon's EOS R system finished 2022 with a bang, with Canon introducing the excellent EOS R6 Mark II camera and RF 135mm f/1. 8 L IS USM lens. The momentum carried into early 2023, with two new cameras and a pair of new lenses.