Tag: Astronomical discovery
Rare Einstein Ring of Light Observed in Distant Galaxy
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have recently identified a captivating phenomenon in the depths of space - a rare Einstein ring of light surrounding a distant galaxy. This remarkable finding, captured by the Euclid...
Supermassive Black Hole 12.9 Billion Light-Years Away Shooting Energy Beam at Earth
Supermassive Black Hole 12.9 Billion Light-Years Away Shooting Energy Beam at EarthAstronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing a supermassive black hole that is currently shooting an enormous energy beam directly at Earth. This...
Smallest Asteroid Ever Seen Exploded Above Niagara Falls
The asteroid 2022 WJ1 exploded above southern Ontario, creating a spectacular green fireball that was visible for miles. This tiny asteroid, only discovered a few hours before its fiery end, was about the size...
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...