NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this stunning image of a solar flare, visible as a bright flash at the center, on July 28, 2024. The image, which highlights the flare in extreme ultraviolet light, showcases the intensely hot material in vivid yellow and orange hues. HOn July 28, 2024, at 10:37 p.m., the Sun […]
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Solar Flare Strikes: X1.9 Class Burst from the Sun.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has provided a captivating glimpse of a solar flare, captured in an image dated July 16, 2024. The photograph showcases a portion of the Sun’s surface illuminated by intense extreme ultraviolet light, depicted in a striking golden hue. The flare itself appears as a brilliant flash on the right side […]
Webb Unveils Cosmic Dance: Arp 142 Galaxies in Stunning Infrared Detail.
The Penguin and the Egg, galaxies jointly known as Arp 142, are engaged in a dynamic interaction captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. This near- and mid-infrared image reveals their active embrace, showcasing scattered stars in blue. Their close encounter, occurring between 25 and 75 million years ago, sparked intense star formation in the […]
NASA Conducts Successful Asteroid Impact Simulation Exercise.
This artist’s concept depicts an asteroid drifting through space. Many such objects frequently pass Earth. To help prepare for the discovery of one with a chance of impacting our planet, NASA leads regular exercises to figure out how the international community could respond to such a threat. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) recently hosted […]
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Cosmic Fireworks of Star Birth.
L1527, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s MIRI, is a molecular cloud housing a protostar located 460 light-years away in Taurus. Organic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contribute to the diffuse blue light and filamentary structures, while the red highlights an energized layer of gases and dust enveloping the protostar. In between, a white […]
Hubble Captures an Image of Nebula RCW 7, Revealing Massive Protostars in Constellation Puppis.
A visually striking collection of interstellar gas and dust is captured in this latest image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Named RCW 7, this nebula is located over 5,300 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. Nebulae, such as RCW 7, are rich in the raw materials needed to form new stars. Under the […]
The Sun Emitted Two Strong Solar Flares on June 1, 2024.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of two solar flares—seen as bright flashes near the center—on June 1. These images show extreme ultraviolet light, highlighting the hot material in flares, colorized in blue and gold. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Sun unleashed two powerful solar flares, peaking at 4:48 a.m. and 2:36 p.m. […]
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 […]
Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles North America.
A breathtaking celestial event, the total solar eclipse, traversed across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, culminating its journey over continental North America. Sky-gazers eagerly anticipated the rare spectacle, with the last observers along the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, witnessing the event at 5:16 p.m. local time. Key Events: Mazatlan, Mexico, on the Pacific […]
Was SNR 1181 really the surprising echo of an 800-year-old explosion?
In the year 1181 a rare supernova explosion appeared in the night sky, staying visible for 185 consecutive days. In the annals of astronomical history, the year 1181 marked an extraordinary event—a rare supernova explosion that captivated the night sky for 185 consecutive days. This cosmic spectacle, resembling a temporary ‘star’ in the constellation Cassiopeia […]
