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Image of the Swope Telescope located at Carnegie Science’s Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. (Credit: Yuri Beletsky/Carnegie Science)

Researchers Build Henrietta Spectrograph to Sharpen the Search for Exoplanet Atmospheres

Carnegie scientists are developing the Henrietta Infrared Spectrograph, a dedicated near-infrared instrument designed specifically to study exoplanet atmospheres in greater detail than general-purpose observatories can.

Key Takeaways

Henrietta is being built as a dedicated near-infrared exoplanet atmosphere instrument.
The spectrograph will use transit spectroscopy to study atmospheric molecules.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via universetoday.com

Webb and Hubble Reveal Saturn's Atmosphere Layer by Layer

NASA's James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have combined infrared and visible-light observations to produce the most comprehensive view of Saturn ever captured, revealing atmospheric features across multiple altitudes simultaneously.

Key Takeaways

Webb infrared and Hubble visible-light observations were combined to map Saturn's atmosphere at multiple altitudes simultaneously
Images reveal the Ribbon Wave jet stream, remnant of the 2010 Great Storm, and parts of the North Polar Hexagon

DT Editorial Team·Mar 26, 2026·via science.nasa.gov

Marines Develop Thermal Cloaks to Hide From IR Sensors

The US Marine Corps is pursuing wearable thermal cloaks that mask body heat signatures from infrared cameras and drone sensors.

Key Takeaways

Marines seek wearable cloaks masking body heat from infrared cameras and drones
Approaches include passive insulation, phase-change materials, and active thermoelectric cooling

DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·4 min read·via defensenews.com

James Webb Reveals the 'Exposed Cranium' Nebula in Infrared

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning new infrared images of the 'Exposed Cranium' nebula, revealing the violent final stages of a dying star in unprecedented detail.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·6 min read·via livescience.com