New type of cosmic explosion discovered in ‘dead’ stars
An entirely new type of cosmic explosion, called a micronova, has been discovered by astronomers. The event is not predicted…
Astrophysics
Through the Hourglass
This object is possibly the oldest of its kind ever catalogued: the hourglass-shaped remnant named CK Vulpeculae. Originally thought to…
Is Big Bang wrong?
Learn how scientists try to solve theory problems! Is the Big Bang the beginning of everything? This is perhaps one…
Why does the Supernova 1987A have rings?
Supernova 1987A is a supernova remnant in the Milky Way’s largest satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud. The remnant was…
Neptune is getting colder, and scientists don’t know why
The planet Neptune is legendary among astronomers because of its seasons, which last 40 years. What scientists didn’t expect is…
Interstellar planets
Today we know thousands of exoplanets located within star systems. To these must be added the interstellar planets, that is…
Unlocking Cosmic Mysteries: Understanding COBE Satellite Data
The vibrant colors displayed in the image above are a segment of an extensive celestial map, generated by the notable…
Black energy and black matter
‘What makes up everything? Back to ancient Greece. It sought an answer to this big question. Many philosophers have attempted…
Origin of antimatter arriving on Earth could be nearby pulsars
The mysterious excess of a certain antimatter particle that hits Earth may be about to be unraveled. Contrary to the…
The black hole that isn’t there
In 2020, the discovery was announced that within the HR 6819 star system, located just a thousand light years from…