Determining the birth population of double neutron stars
The study of neutron star populations helps unravel how they formed and evolved. Until now, using gravitational-wave detectors, scientists were…
Astronomy
Photographed exoplanet
We currently know more than 4,300 exoplanets, with nearly 6,000 other candidates whose presence is waiting to be confirmed. Of…
Breathtaking New Hubble Image Shows a Giant Star on The Brink of Annihilation
The spectacle of space has our jaws constantly dropping, and the picture that was just released to celebrate 31 years…
What is the galactic tide?
A galactic tide is a tidal force experienced by objects subject to the gravitational field of a galaxy such as…
The albedo in Astronomy
The albedo in astronomy is the fraction of light that is reflected by a celestial object that does not shine…
The Frosty Leo Nebula
The Frosty Leo Nebula (also known as IRAS 09371+1212) is a proto-planetary nebula, located at a distance of around 10,000…
A 212-Hour Exposure of Orion
The constellation of Orion is much more than three stars in a row. It is a direction in space that…
Cassiopeia A
Cassiopeia A (abbreviated to Cas A and also known as SN 1671) is a supernova remnant (SNR), located at a…
All about Arp 147
Arp 147 is a pair of interacting galaxies 400 million light years away from Earth, visible in the constellation Cetus….
The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a dark and dense gaseous/dusty globule, located at a distance of around 2,400 light years…