Tag: Astronomy
The Roundest Object in the Universe: A Fascinating Discovery
I sometimes think about strange things that need answers. Sometimes it's a silly question that leads to interesting insights. This time, I wondered about...
Discovering Mysterious ‘Red Monster’ Galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) recently made a significant discovery in the early universe by identifying three massive "red monster" galaxies. These galaxies,...
Measuring Vast Distances in the Universe: The ‘Human Computer’ Approach
Anna Von Mertens, a visual artist, has delved into the life and work of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt in her book, "Attention Is Discovery."...
Beaver Moon 2024: Final Supermoon Rise with Seven Sisters
The final supermoon of 2024, known as the Beaver Moon, is set to rise on November 15. This full moon will be 100% illuminated,...
Counting the Galaxies Orbiting the Milky Way: A Comprehensive Analysis
The Milky Way is a massive galaxy that attracts smaller "satellite galaxies" to orbit around it. These satellite galaxies, which contain only a few...
City-size ‘centaur’ comet brightens 300 times post cold-volcanic eruption
A mysterious volcanic comet known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann has recently experienced its largest outburst in over three years, according to researchers. This city-size comet, spanning...
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...
Unveiling the Phenomenon of Hawking Radiation: How It Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Physics
Primordial black holes (PBHs) have been a topic of interest among physicists for quite some time. These black holes are believed to have formed...
Secrets of Miranda, Uranus’ Icy Moon: Voyager 2 Discoveries
Uranus, the coldest planet in our solar system, has a fascinating moon called Miranda. Back in 1986, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft captured images of...
Rapidly Feeding Black Hole Detected by James Webb Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a remarkable discovery in the early universe, revealing a supermassive black hole named LID-568 that is...