Tag: Astronomy
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...
Epic Gravity Lens Reveals Stunning Seven-Galaxy View
An extraordinary discovery in the world of astronomy has given scientists a unique opportunity to peer deep into the universe. A galaxy cluster, known...
Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Bizarre ‘Dandelion’ Supernova
Astronomers have recently uncovered an intriguing celestial object known as "Parker's Star," the remnant of the supernova SN 1181, which was observed in 12th-century...