Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 1 at Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST on May 25, 2024 (3:41 a.m. EDT) carrying a small satellite for NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission. The first of two climate satellites designed to analyze heat emissions at Earth’s poles […]
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Voyager 1 Resumes Science Data Transmission After Computer Issue.
Voyager 1 has resumed returning science data from two of its four instruments for the first time since a computer issue arose in November 2023. The mission’s science teams are now working to recalibrate the remaining two instruments, with plans to do so in the coming weeks. This marks significant progress toward restoring the […]
Astronomers have discovered a ‘Death Star’ black hole in action.
A team of astronomers has studied 16 supermassive black holes that are firing powerful beams into space, tracking where these beams, or jets, are pointing now and where they were aimed in the past, as reported in our latest press release. Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Radio […]
Hubble Witnesses the Birth of a Sun-Like Star.
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a triple-star star system. Nestled within a reflection nebula, the trio of stars within this celestial portrait resembles a glittering cosmic geode, emanating a mesmerizing brilliance. At its heart lies the variable star HP Tau, accompanied by its companions HP Tau G2 and HP Tau G3. HP […]
Sun Unleashes X1.0 Solar Flare, NASA Observes.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of a solar flare on May 12, highlighting the extremely hot material in flares with teal-colored extreme ultraviolet light. The Sun unleashed a potent solar flare, reaching its peak at 12:26 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 12. Captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, this event showcased the […]
NASA Chandra has noticed a venting near the center of the galaxy.
The images provide compelling evidence of an exhaust vent connected to a chimney, releasing hot gas from the vicinity of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. Combining X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations from the MeerKAT telescope reveals a “chimney” structure previously identified using X-ray data. […]
A Supernova Factory in the Depths of Space.
Introduction: In the vast expanse of the cosmos, amidst the twinkling stars and swirling galaxies, lies a celestial wonder known as UGC 9684. Captured by the keen eye of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, this spiral galaxy, situated approximately 240 million light-years away in the constellation Boötes, unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of galactic features. In […]
Hubble’s Glimpse into the Heart of a Seyfert Galaxy.
This image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4951, located roughly 50 million light-years away from Earth. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars dance across the canvas of the universe, lies a captivating spectacle captured by the lens of the NASA Hubble Space Telescope. Behold NGC 4951, a celestial masterpiece nestled within […]
On May 10, the Sun emitted a strong solar flare.
On May 10, 2024, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory unveiled a stunning image of a solar flare, showcasing intense bursts of extreme ultraviolet light, depicted in golden hues. In the early hours of May 10, 2024, at 2:54 a.m. ET, the Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, captivating astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide. NASA’s Solar Dynamics […]
On May 7 and 8, the Sun emitted two strong solar flares.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of the solar flares, showcasing bright flashes in the left (May 8 flare) and right (May 7 flare) images, displaying extreme ultraviolet light highlighting the intensely hot material in orange hues. In a celestial spectacle, the Sun emitted two powerful solar flares in quick succession, igniting skies with […]
Sun Unleashes Trio of Powerful Solar Flares, NASA Captures Spectacular Event.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the solar flares’ bright flashes in the upper right on May 5 and May 6, 2024, highlighting the extremely hot material in flares, colorized in teal. The Sun exhibited remarkable activity in the form of three robust solar flares, each with its peak intensity and timing. The initial flare […]
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Dust Disk Around Nearby Red Dwarf Star.
These images depict the dusty debris disk around AU Mic, a red dwarf star 32 light-years away in the constellation Microscopium. Utilizing Webb’s NIRCam equipped with a coronagraph, scientists studied the region near the star, with the star’s location marked in white and the blocked region shown by a dashed circle. In 2023,NASA’s James […]
Stellar Spectacle: GK Persei’s Nova Legacy and T CrB’s Impending Eruption.
In the depths of space, the star system GK Per unveils a celestial saga, adorned with nebulas and stellar phenomena. Situated 1500 light-years away, GK Persei, also known as Nova Persei 1901, emerges as a cosmic protagonist, hosting a tale of cosmic upheaval and transformation. At its heart lies a white dwarf, a resilient […]
The Ring Nebula is much more complex than it appears through a small telescope.
Astronomers have long marveled at the enigmatic beauty of the Ring Nebula (M57), but a recent collaborative effort has unveiled stunning new details about this celestial wonder. Contrary to its seemingly simple appearance through a small telescope, the Ring Nebula is a complex tapestry of glowing gas filaments, extending far beyond its easily visible […]
Hubble unveils a Magnificent barred spiral galaxy.
The resplendent central bar of NGC 2217, also known as AM 0619-271, illuminates the vast expanse of the Canis Major constellation, captured in exquisite detail by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Situated approximately 65 million light-years from our vantage point on Earth, this celestial marvel mirrors the grandeur of our own Milky Way, boasting […]
