For its new special issue, Ciel & Espace invites you to dive into the “great blue”… but not the one in the sky. Available on newsstands from July 3, 2025.
It may seem paradoxical, but the ocean fascinates astronomers! They dream of exploring the vast oceans hidden beneath the thick ice crusts of Jupiter’s or Saturn’s moons. Or of ocean planets—worlds entirely covered by water orbiting distant stars. With one key question: since water means life, could it have emerged somewhere else besides Earth?
The ocean also captivates astronauts, who use it to train for the vacuum of space. Physicists, too, have set up some truly exotic observatories there. Discover these original projects in our pages this summer—whether at the beach or anywhere else…
Source: cieletespace
