EROSITA's X-ray Sky: Astronomers' X-ray vision received a major boost from this space telescope -- until its eyes closed.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 149, n. 5. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rimmer, Arwen 3 of 3

Abstract

Astronomers eagerly anticipated the insights EROSITA would provide into the X-ray sky, with its ability to study extreme regions of space. EROSITA, part of the Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma observatory, conducted comprehensive surveys in the medium-energy X-ray range, aiding in the study of energetic sources like black holes and supernovae. Despite its successful surveys, EROSITA is currently in safe mode due to geopolitical tensions, limiting its future operations and potential discoveries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/05, Vol. 149, Issue 5, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:183015367
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