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Astronomers Discover New 'Black Hole Star' Emitting Vast Energy
Sciencerzeczpospolita2d ago

Astronomers Discover New 'Black Hole Star' Emitting Vast Energy

Astronomers have identified a previously unknown type of celestial object, dubbed a 'black hole star,' which is the size of the Solar System and emits immense amounts of energy, potentially representing a missing link in the formation of supermassive black holes.

1868 Eclipse in India Led to Discovery of Helium
WorldTimes of India3d ago

1868 Eclipse in India Led to Discovery of Helium

During a solar eclipse in India in 1868, astronomers observed an enigmatic yellow spectral line, initially by Pierre Jules Janssen. This observation, though not immediately understood, later led Norman Lockyer to name the unidentified element 'helium,' which was found on Earth 27 years later.

SpaceX Rocket Stage Collision with Moon Monitored by Scientists, Raises Legal Questions
TechnologyNPRcbcirozhlas+6de-volkskrantpublicoYahoodh-les-sportsjerusalem-postchannel-news-asia10d ago9 sources

SpaceX Rocket Stage Collision with Moon Monitored by Scientists, Raises Legal Questions

A defunct upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon on Wednesday, creating a new crater. Scientists and amateur astronomers are closely monitoring the event, which is expected to offer valuable lessons and has also prompted discussions about the legal implications of altering celestial bodies.

Five Asteroids Named After Polish Scientists
Culturerzeczpospolita18d ago

Five Asteroids Named After Polish Scientists

The list of cosmic objects with Polish-sounding names has expanded, with five new asteroid names added to the catalog in July, honoring the contributions of Polish astronomers and geologists.

Astronomers Discover Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet LHS 1140 b
Technologyrzeczpospolita26d ago

Astronomers Discover Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet LHS 1140 b

Astronomers have detected traces of helium in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years from Earth. This marks the first discovery of an atmosphere on a rocky planet outside our solar system, raising questions about its potential for life.

Third Exoplanet Discovered in Beta Pictoris System
Sciencenaftemporiki29d ago

Third Exoplanet Discovered in Beta Pictoris System

Astronomers have identified a third giant exoplanet orbiting the A5 type star Beta Pictoris, located 63 light-years from Earth. This discovery adds to the two previously known exoplanets in the impressive planetary system.

Astronomers Study Planet That Survived Its Star's Death
Environmenthotnews1mo ago

Astronomers Study Planet That Survived Its Star's Death

Astronomers are researching a planet that has remarkably survived the cataclysmic death of its star, offering insights into the fate of planetary systems. This study provides a glimpse into the future of our own solar system, as the Sun is expected to expand and eventually die in about 5 billion years.

Earth May Survive Sun's Expansion, New Study Suggests
Environmentdigi241mo ago

Earth May Survive Sun's Expansion, New Study Suggests

A new study by astronomers indicates that Earth might survive the Sun's final expansion phase, contrary to previous beliefs that the planet would be engulfed. The research suggests the Sun's mass loss could push Earth into a wider orbit.

Large Asteroid to Pass Earth's Orbit
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Large Asteroid to Pass Earth's Orbit

Astronomers report that an asteroid 50 times larger than the one that exploded over Chelyabinsk in 2013 is soon to pass Earth's orbit, and it has been classified as a potentially hazardous object.

Mysterious Long-Period Radio Transients Detected from Deep Space
Sciencedelfi-lt2mo ago

Mysterious Long-Period Radio Transients Detected from Deep Space

Astronomers have identified a new class of enigmatic cosmic signals called long-period radio transients (LPTs) over the past five years. These polarized radio bursts repeat periodically every few minutes or hours, and scientists are working to decipher their meaning.

Astronomers Release Stunning New Image of Crystal Ball Nebula
Scienceindian-express2mo ago

Astronomers Release Stunning New Image of Crystal Ball Nebula

Astronomers have released a stunning new image of the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514), captured by the Gemini telescope in Hawaii. The image reveals intricate details of a dying star within a binary system, where its companion shapes the ejected gas and dust.

Webb Telescope Explores Unique Exoplanet TOI-199b
Sciencerzeczpospolita2mo ago

Webb Telescope Explores Unique Exoplanet TOI-199b

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct a detailed analysis of the atmosphere of exoplanet TOI-199b, a rare discovery similar in size to Saturn with Earth-like temperatures.

Space Expanding Faster Than Scientists Can Explain
Sciencenewsbeast3mo ago

Space Expanding Faster Than Scientists Can Explain

A new study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics indicates that the universe is expanding at a rate that current scientific theories cannot explain. An international team of 40 astronomers conducted precise measurements.

Astronomers Confirm Atmosphere on Icy World Beyond Pluto
ScienceAPder-standardNHK World+12index-hrYahoola-vanguardiaDawniefimeridajapan-timesKorea Heraldchannel-news-asia+4 more3mo ago15 sources

Astronomers Confirm Atmosphere on Icy World Beyond Pluto

Scientists have announced the discovery of atmospheric signs around a mysterious, icy celestial body located in the far reaches of the solar system, beyond Pluto. This finding, now corroborated by additional reports including from Japanese astronomers, continues to alter current understandings of distant cosmic objects.

Astronomers Discover New Cosmic Object: A Black Hole Star
TechnologyThe Guardian2d ago

Astronomers Discover New Cosmic Object: A Black Hole Star

Astronomers have announced the discovery of a novel cosmic entity, dubbed a 'black hole star,' which is reportedly the size of the entire solar system and emits a brilliant red light. This object is located approximately 30 billion light-years from Earth.

Astronomers Observe Entire Explosive Death of a Star
Sciencenaftemporikivijesti-me6d ago2 sources

Astronomers Observe Entire Explosive Death of a Star

Astronomers have successfully observed the complete process of a star's explosive death, capturing the entire 'film' of this celestial event. This rare observation provides unprecedented insight into the final stages of a massive star's life.

Scientists Confirm Spent Rocket Impacted the Moon
Sciencevijesti-me8d ago

Scientists Confirm Spent Rocket Impacted the Moon

Scientists are confident that a spent rocket stage crashed into the Moon, despite no direct footage of the impact. A telescope in Chile observed a debris cloud, which astronomers identified as resulting from the 8,700 km/h collision.

Astronomers Discover Companion Star Orbiting Betelgeuse
Sciencerfi-english12d ago

Astronomers Discover Companion Star Orbiting Betelgeuse

Astronomers have unveiled the first image of an elusive companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and best-known stars in the Orion constellation, providing clear evidence that Betelgeuse is not a single star.

First Exomoon Discovered Outside Our Solar System Confirmed by VLT
Scienceder-standardel-mundoobservador22d ago3 sources

First Exomoon Discovered Outside Our Solar System Confirmed by VLT

Astronomers have potentially discovered the first moon outside our solar system, orbiting a gas giant in a distant star system, a finding now confirmed by the VLT telescope in Chile. This discovery marks a significant step in understanding planetary systems beyond our own.

Astronomers Debate Discovery of First Exomoon
Worlddie-presse23d ago

Astronomers Debate Discovery of First Exomoon

ESO researchers have reported in 'Nature' the discovery of a satellite orbiting a brown dwarf, which itself orbits a star. Whether this celestial body can be classified as a moon is currently a subject of debate among astronomers.

SpaceX Rocket Part Expected to Collide with Moon
Technologyfazder-standardorf+7telexdie-pressehvgindex-hrYahoohotnews20-minuten25d ago10 sources

SpaceX Rocket Part Expected to Collide with Moon

A detached upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to collide with the Moon in early August. This unplanned impact is being monitored by astronomers.

Astronomers Discover Sugar in Interstellar Space, Offering Clues to Cosmic Chemistry
ScienceNYTThe Guardiander-standard+8rzeczpospolitael-mundoindex-hrYahoola-vanguardiaTimes of Indiaklix-baDaily Sabah1mo ago11 sources

Astronomers Discover Sugar in Interstellar Space, Offering Clues to Cosmic Chemistry

Astronomers have detected a natural sugar, similar to one found in raspberries, in a cloud of dust and gas near the center of the Milky Way. This marks the first time a true sugar has been discovered in interstellar space, highlighting its potential significance for the origin of life and offering new clues to cosmic chemistry.

Astronomers Explore the True Number of Stars in the Universe
Sciencenewsbeast1mo ago

Astronomers Explore the True Number of Stars in the Universe

Astronomers are exploring the true number of stars in the Universe, a figure far more complex and impressive than commonly perceived. The actual count varies significantly based on calculation methods, challenging the simple assumption of countless stars visible on a clear night.

Euclid Space Telescope Discovers 31 Ancient Quasars
Technologynostelexpublico+1observador1mo ago4 sources

Euclid Space Telescope Discovers 31 Ancient Quasars

The Euclid space telescope has made a significant discovery, identifying 31 of the universe's oldest quasars. This achievement brings astronomers closer to understanding the early stages of the cosmos.

Sciencendtv1mo ago

Astronomers Debate What Defines a Star

Astronomers continue to debate the precise conditions, particularly the minimum mass and size, required for a celestial body to be classified as a star, a question that has been discussed for decades.

Astronomers Discover Two 'Cotton Candy' Exoplanets
Scienceobservador1mo ago

Astronomers Discover Two 'Cotton Candy' Exoplanets

Scientists have announced the discovery of two new exoplanets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, which are remarkably light, described as 'lighter than cotton candy.' These planets orbit a dwarf star approximately 1,110 light-years from Earth in the Volans constellation.

Astronomers Discover Wind from Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole
ScienceYahoohotnewsnaftemporiki+3channel-news-asianewsbeastexpress-tribune2mo ago6 sources

Astronomers Discover Wind from Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Scientists have for the first time detected evidence of a powerful wind emanating from the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. This discovery sheds light on one of the black hole's long-held secrets and its influence on the galaxy.

Millions Across Europe Observe Rare Total Solar Eclipse
ScienceBBCbloombergNYT+60FTle-mondeThe Guardiannzzyle-uutisetcbcnosruv+52 more2d ago63 sources

Millions Across Europe Observe Rare Total Solar Eclipse

Millions of people across Europe gathered to witness a rare total solar eclipse, the first on mainland Europe since 2006, with many locations offering special viewing events and NASA observing from Spain. The event also raised concerns about potential strain on UK power supplies and a shortage of protective eyewear in some areas.

Scientists Utilize Solar Eclipses to Study Sun's Corona
Sciencela-vanguardia6d ago

Scientists Utilize Solar Eclipses to Study Sun's Corona

Astronomers continue to leverage solar eclipses to study the sun's corona without distortion, despite having advanced satellites and telescopes. This method provides unique opportunities for scientific research into our star.

Rogue Black Hole Discovered Far From Galaxy Consuming Wandering Star
Sciencela-repubblica15d ago

Rogue Black Hole Discovered Far From Galaxy Consuming Wandering Star

Astronomers have discovered a supermassive black hole unusually far from its host galaxy, observed as it consumes a wandering star. The discovery challenges current understanding of black hole behavior and location, with hypotheses published in Astrophysical Journal Letters.

FCC Approves Controversial Space Mirror Test to Illuminate Night Sky
TechnologyNYTnosder-standard1mo ago3 sources

FCC Approves Controversial Space Mirror Test to Illuminate Night Sky

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a controversial test of a space mirror designed to light up the night sky, a decision that brings a science-fiction concept closer to reality despite widespread criticism from astronomers and environmental activists.

Mysterious Material Discovered on Pluto and Titan
Sciencehvg1mo ago

Mysterious Material Discovered on Pluto and Titan

Astronomers using the James Webb Telescope have found a never-before-seen light-absorbing material on the surfaces of Pluto and Titan, Saturn's largest moon. This discovery could significantly aid in understanding the complex atmospheres of these celestial bodies.

Distant Galaxy Discovered with Record-Low Oxygen Levels
Sciencerzeczpospolita1mo ago

Distant Galaxy Discovered with Record-Low Oxygen Levels

Astronomers have identified an ultra-faint galaxy, located 13 billion light-years from Earth, that contains a record-low amount of oxygen. This discovery was made possible through observations using the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Telescope Measures Massive Dormant Black Hole
Technologynaftemporiki2mo ago

James Webb Telescope Measures Massive Dormant Black Hole

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have successfully calculated the mass of a dormant supermassive black hole, located approximately 10 billion light-years away. The black hole is estimated to be 6 billion times heavier than the Sun.

Astronomers Discover Exoplanets with Magnetic Fields
Technologydnevnik-bghotnewsjutarnji-list+1channel-news-asia2mo ago4 sources

Astronomers Discover Exoplanets with Magnetic Fields

After decades of searching, astronomers have discovered exoplanets outside our solar system that possess magnetic fields. This breakthrough marks a significant finding in the study of exoplanetary systems.

Webb Telescope Captures Clearest Exoplanet Surface Image
Sciencehotnewsndtv3mo ago2 sources

Webb Telescope Captures Clearest Exoplanet Surface Image

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has achieved the clearest image to date of an exoplanet's surface, revealing details about the distant world known as Kua'kua. Astronomers note that the exoplanet is likely not a hospitable environment.