NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has unveiled the underperformance of a black hole, contrary to astronomers’ expectations. Dubbed H1821+643, this quasar, a rapidly growing supermassive black
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Why do brown dwarf stars move apart from each other?
Brown dwarfs, enigmatic objects residing in the Twilight Zone between stars and planets, have captured the attention of astronomers yet again. Despite their name, which
Continue readingCould the mysterious orbit of Betelgeuse be a cosmic illusion due to its huge 'boiling' surface.
Recent simulations have shed light on the intriguing behavior of Betelgeuse, revealing the dynamic nature of its surface as blobs of plasma rise and
Continue readingHubble Observes Galaxy LEDA 42160 Battling intergalactic gas Pressure in Virgo Cluster.
This Hubble image shows dwarf galaxy, LEDA 42160. NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope recently captured a striking image of LEDA 42160, a diminutive galaxy situated
Continue readingSpace Butterfly Nursery: Where Hundreds of Baby Stars Take Flight.
W40, the cosmic “Space Butterfly,” is a nebula—a colossal cloud of gas and dust—with its “wings” formed by massive stars expelling gas outward. In
Continue readingMultiple NASA spacecraft tell the story of a giant solar storm that occurred on April 17, 2021.
On April 17, 2021, the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) spacecraft provided a captivating glimpse of a coronal mass ejection, skillfully revealing solar features
Continue readingNASA's Juno mission provides an insight into Europa's oxygen production.
This view of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa was skillfully captured by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft. The snapshot was taken during the spacecraft’s
Continue readingIn 2024, the Great Lakes reach historic lows.
In late February or early March each year, the Great Lakes typically witness their annual peak in ice coverage. However, the year 2024 marked
Continue readingNGC 1841 is a densely populated globular cluster of stars.
Within the cosmic tapestry, NGC 1841 stands as a densely populated globular cluster nestled within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Situated about 162,000 light-years
Continue readingAll VIPER flight instruments have been installed.
The VIPER team is making remarkable strides in constructing the lunar rover destined for the Moon’s surface. Currently exceeding 80% completion, the installation of
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