Tag: Celestial bodies
Frequency of Primordial Black Holes Passing through Solar System
The possibility of primordial black holes passing through our solar system has long intrigued scientists, sparking new research and exploration into this phenomenon. A recent study suggests that if these microscopic black holes, believed...
The Impact of Passing Stars on the Formation of Solar System’s Moons
The Impact of Passing Stars on the Formation of Solar System's MoonsIrregular moons, like Saturn's Phoebe, aren't oddly shaped. Instead, such satellites orbit their planets on highly tilted, oval-shaped trajectories. This unique characteristic has...
Rare Jupiter and Mars Encounter: Stunning Photos from Astrophotographers
Rare Jupiter and Mars Encounter: A Celestial Spectacle for AstrophotographersIn the early hours surrounding Wednesday, Aug. 14, the night sky treated avid astrophotographers to a stunning planetary rendezvous between the red planet Mars and...
Decoding the Unusual Shape of Dimorphos and Selam: Watermelon-Shaped Asteroids Explained
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why they look so strange. These "moonlet" asteroids are part of...
Unveiling Hidden Moons: Gaia Telescope Discovers Over 350 Asteroids with Moons
The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting potential moons orbiting over 350 asteroids. This discovery has the potential to almost double the number of known binary asteroid...
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...
Cosmic Restaurant Goes Dark: A Surprising Twist
The Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for its iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, has recently made a surprising announcement. The kitchen that once served astronomers with elegant sit-down meals during their observing runs has...
Ancient Stars Near Sun: Rewriting Milky Way’s History
Ancient Stars Near Sun: Uncovering Milky Way's Early HistoryA recent study has revealed that ancient stars, located surprisingly close to our sun, formed less than a billion years after the Big Bang. This discovery...
Moon and Venus Conjunction: August 5 Night Sky Viewing Opportunity
On August 5, Venus, the brightest planet, will pass very close to a crescent moon in the twilight sky, creating a stunning celestial sight. This event may have inspired symbols on flags or famous...