Saturn’s tilt will increase over the next Gigayears
After Saturn’s formation, some dynamical mechanism must have tilted Saturn up to its current obliquity of 26.7°. This event is…
Astronomy
What is the Observable universe?
The observable universe is a spherical region of the universe comprising all matter that can be observed from Earth or…
Quasars – The Brightest objects in the Universe
Shining so brightly these astronomical objects outshine the galaxies they reside in, which makes them visible from a distance of…
GN-z11
GN-z11 is a small dot like many others immersed in the immensity of the Universe. Even if we zoom in…
Eclipses in the solar system
On Earth, solar eclipses are fairly rare events that occur two to five times a year. A solar eclipse occurs…
What is the INTERPLANETARY MAGNETIC FIELD?
The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF), commonly referred to as the heliospheric magnetic field (HMF), is the component of the solar…
What is A coronal mass ejection (CME)?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) is a significant release of magnetized plasma consisting primarily of electrons and protons and accompanying…
At Cosmic Noon, Puffy Galaxies form Stars for Longer
In a paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, researchers led by Dr Anshu Gupta and Associate Professor Kim-Vy Tran from…
PULSAR WIND NEBULA
A pulsar wind nebula (PWN), sometimes called a plerion is a type of nebula sometimes found inside the shell of…
W49B
W49B (also known as SNR G043.3-00.2 or 3C 398) is a nebula in Westerhout 49 (W49). The nebula is a…