Tag: Astronomical discovery
Discovering a Breakthrough: The Significance of Finding a Large Carbon-Based Space Molecule
A recent discovery in deep space has shed light on the origins of carbon, the building block of life. Astronomers have found one of the largest carbon-based molecules, pyrene, within the Taurus molecular cloud,...
843-Year-Old Supernova Reveals ‘Zombie Star’ Still Exploding
A groundbreaking animated map has recently uncovered intriguing details about a mysterious "zombie star" hiding within the remnants of a supernova that illuminated Earth's sky over 800 years ago. This unique 3D visualization reveals...
Gaia Space Telescope Discovers 55 Runaway Stars Racing Away from Stellar Cluster
A team of astronomers using Europe's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. They have found 55 runaway stars being...
Newly Discovered Bright ‘Sungrazer’ Comet Visible This Month
Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS has been visible in the night sky for the past few weeks and has captured the attention of skywatchers. This comet, which was first discovered in early 2023, is expected to make...