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world-heritage2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Iconic Landmark Secures UNESCO World Heritage Status"

The astronomical observatories of Kazan Federal University in Russia have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site includes the Kazan Observatory, built in 1837, and the Engelhardt Astronomical Observatory. Other sites added to the list include Ethiopia's Bale Mountains National Park, the Maison Carrée of Nîmes in France, Gordion in Turkey, Gaya Tumuli in South Korea, and the Viking-Age Ring Fortresses in Denmark. The committee is reviewing remaining nominations, while two sites in Ukraine were added to the World Heritage in Danger List due to the threat of destruction caused by the Russian offensive.

via CNN|

#astronomical-observatories #kazan-federal-university #russia

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Cyberattack Forces Shutdown of Top Astronomical Observatories

The International Gemini Observatory, a key player in global astronomical research, has temporarily suspended operations following a cyberattack. The Gemini North and South Telescopes, along with the Gemini.edu website, have been taken offline as a precaution. The National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), backed by the National Science Foundation, is working to restore normal operations and investigate the cyberattack. The culprits and their motives remain unknown, but previous cyberattacks on astronomical observatories and NASA have highlighted the need for enhanced cybersecurity in the space sector.

via Gizmodo|

#astronomical-observatories #cyberattack #gemini-observatory

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"World's Top Telescopes Paralyzed by Hackers"

Hackers have targeted two of the world's most advanced telescopes, the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii and Gemini South Telescope in Chile, along with other telescopes on Cerro Tololo in Chile, causing temporary shutdowns. The National Science Foundation's National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the cyberattacks and restore operations. The nature and origin of the attacks remain unclear. The incident occurred shortly before the United States National Counterintelligence and Security Center issued a bulletin warning about the threat of cyberattacks and espionage targeting American space companies and research organizations. This is not the first time astronomical observatories have been targeted, with previous attacks on the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and NASA.

via Space.com|

#astronomical-observatories #cyberattacks #cybersecurity