Tag: Astronomy discoveries
Unlocking the High-Resolution X-Ray Universe: Why Ending NASA’s Chandra Is a Mistake
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, a vital tool for high-energy astrophysics, is facing the threat of closure. Despite its 25 years of groundbreaking discoveries, budget cuts have put its future in jeopardy. NASA's decision to...
Hubble Observes Neutron Star Collision Creating Black Hole and ‘Birth Atoms’
A recent discovery by astronomers has shed light on the collision of two neutron stars, resulting in the creation of the smallest black hole ever observed. This cosmic event took place 130 million light-years...
Discovering Gas Streams in a Distant Galaxy Cluster with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Telescope
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope has discovered two new streams of superheated gas in a distant galaxy cluster called Zwicky 8338 (Z8338), which is located about 670 million light-years away from Earth. These streams of...
Unveiling Black Hole and Supernova Secrets: XRISM X-ray Telescope’s Initial Findings
Unveiling Black Hole and Supernova Secrets: XRISM X-ray Telescope's Initial FindingsLess than a year after Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission launched to space, the space telescope's first results are in — and they...
Sparkling Cosmic Fossil: Hubble Telescope’s Stunning Discovery 3 Million Light-Years Away
The Hubble Space Telescope has recently made a remarkable discovery, unveiling an isolated cosmic fossil that may shed light on galaxy formation. Situated approximately 3 million light-years away from Earth, the Tucana Dwarf galaxy...
Uncovering the Truth: Are the Nearest Midsized Black Holes Actually a Horde of Lightweights?
Uncovering the Truth: Are the Nearest Midsized Black Holes Actually a Horde of Lightweights?Visible to the naked eye under a dark sky, Omega Centauri is one of our galaxy’s most luminous star clusters, boasting...
Discovering Ancient Space Dust Particles on Earth: A Fascinating Exploration
In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust ejected from stars. Our solar system was formed 4.6 billion years ago from such a molecular cloud. Most of these dust grains were destroyed...
352 Asteroids with Moonlets: Uncovering Celestial Companions in Space
A new discovery by the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has revealed 352 asteroids in the solar system that are likely accompanied by their own orbiting moons. These systems, known as "binary asteroids," provide...