As photos from the landing site show, Sunrise III is in good shape after its stratospheric research flight. First observational data look promising. more

The balloon-borne solar observatory is now flying westwards along the Arctic Circle. From the stratosphere, it has an incomparable view of the Sun. more

In this year, three Otto Hahn Medals go to young researchers from Göttingen. more

New simulations allow a “computational peek” under the clouds of Jupiter. Apparently, violent hurricanes rage there. more

Stratospheric winds and weather conditions on the ground will now decide when the balloon-borne solar observatory can take off on its research flight. more

First Light for Sunrise III: the first tests with real sunlight were successful. The balloon-borne solar observatory should be ready for launch at the end of May. more

From the brightness variations of its host star, an exoplanet’s size and other properties can be determined. In order to avoid mistakes, the star’s magnetic field is decisive. more