Unveiling PSR J1719-1438: The Diamond-Like Exoplanet
Renowned as a pulsar, PSR J1719-1438 spins on its axis every 5.8 milliseconds and is situated approximately 4000 light-years from…
Astronomy
What Makes Brown Dwarfs Unique?
It’s not easy to tell a star from a planet when you look up at the night sky. Ancient astronomers…
In astronomy, perspective can make weird jokes
In everyday life we are usually able to recognize the depth of the scene we are observing and determine which…
James Webb Space Telescope detects a surprise supernova
The James Webb Space Telescope has surprised scientists by unexpectedly detecting its first supernova, an explosion of a dying star….
Every Black Hole Contains Another Universe
Like part of a cosmic Russian doll, our universe may be perfectly nested inside a black hole that is itself…
Two massive asteroids are approaching our planet this weekend
The first of two skyscraper-sized asteroids will make its closest approach to Earth on Friday (July 29), while the second…
Stellar Powerhouses in The Eagle Nebula
A spectacular section of the well-known Eagle Nebula has been targeted by the NASA/European Space Agency Hubble Space Telescope. This…
A soap bubble in space
A real gaseous bubble blown by a dying star wanders alone, floating in space. PN G75.5+1.7, known as the Soap…
M83 – Southern Pinwheel
Messier 83 or M83 (also designated NGC 5236) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra. It has an apparent…
Zeta Ophiuchi: Embracing a Rejected Star
Zeta Ophiuchi is a single star that likely once had a companion that exploded as a supernova. The explosion sent…