KOSMOSEST

Kosmosest is a newsletter covering the highlights of space exploration and astronomy, digestible bites of complex topics, and a peek into the backstage of learning about our universe. Brought to you by Mari-Liis Aru, an astrophysics researcher and science communicator.

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KOSMOSEST #1

M.L. Aru

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November 6, 2022

Following a two-year research experience at the European Space Agency (ESA), I recently embarked on a PhD journey in the field of planet formation. However, long before pursuing astrophysics professionally, I wandered through thousands of cosmic images in the online galleries of space agencies and observatories.

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KOSMOSEST #5: Gravitational Lensing or Mirage in the Universe

M.L. Aru

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December 11, 2022

This issue gives an overview of gravitational lensing, an effect that allows astronomers reveal distant objects.

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Kosmosest: A Remarkable Gallery of the Sky

M.L. Aru

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May 15

Hello, space explorer. Firstly, I’d like to thank each person who has subscribed to this newsletter, and gives me a platform to share what we know (and don’t know) about the universe. While there will always be a free version of Kosmosest, kindly made paid subscriptions and

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Cover image: Close-Up of the Helix Nebula. NASA, NOAO, ESA, the Hubble Helix Nebula Team, M. Meixner (STScI), and T.A. Rector (NRAO)