X-Ray Vision of the Universe: XRISM Spacecraft Will Open New Window on the Cosmos
XRISM, a joint space mission led by JAXA, will use its Resolve instrument to study the universe’s extremes using spectroscopy. Its findings will complement those…
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XRISM, a joint space mission led by JAXA, will use its Resolve instrument to study the universe’s extremes using spectroscopy. Its findings will complement those…
Neptune’s clouds have nearly disappeared for the first time in three decades. Observations indicate a potential link between the planet’s cloud patterns and the solar…
Researchers studying GRB 221009A, the Brightest of All Time (BOAT) gamma-ray burst, found its jet exhibited an unusual structure, which may explain its extreme nature…
Scientists have identified a Jupiter-sized planet, TOI-4860 b, around a low-mass star, challenging conventional planet formation theories. An international team of researchers has discovered an…
The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this captivating image from the Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28.7 million light-years from Earth in the…
Maisie’s galaxy, named in honor of Steven Finkelstein’s daughter, was detected 390 million years after the Big Bang. The James Webb Space Telescope has enabled…
Hubble has revealed the intricate details of the Boomerang Nebula, a near-absolute zero temperature nebula 5,000 light-years away, showcasing significant matter ejection over millennia. The…
As Sunspots Come and Go, So Does the Cloudy Weather on the Blue Giant Planet Weather forecast for Neptune: After sunny weather for the past…
Stars serve as the fundamental building blocks of galaxies and, by extension, the entire observable universe. Among the diverse spectrum of stars, those with a…
New finding suggests supernovae are likely suppliers of dust to early, young galaxies. Supernovae, the explosive deaths of stars, are some of the universe’s biggest…
Japan’s XRISM observatory, launching on August 25, will provide deep insights into the universe’s extreme thermal places using ultra-cold instruments, revealing the brightness and chemical…
Research team identifies a highly unusual star that may evolve into a magnetar — the most magnetic object in the known Universe. Astronomers found a…
Using the FAST telescope, researchers discovered unique “dwarf pulses” from pulsar PSR B2111+46, potentially unveiling unknown aspects of pulsar radiation and plasma conditions. Using the…
New Type of Star Gives Clues to Mysterious Origin of Magnetars Magnetars are the strongest magnets in the Universe. These super-dense dead stars with ultra-strong…
Forecast: There’s a 100% chance of recurring two-sided jets for a pair of stars that are actively gathering mass. Like kittens, actively forming stars are…
JAXA’s XRISM satellite, launching later this month, will use its Resolve instrument to analyze X-ray light, offering unprecedented insights into the universe’s most energetic objects….
Astrophysicists report evidence that the cosmos is filled with a background of gravitational waves likely due to mergers of supermassive black hole binaries. Researchers from…
The Toby Jug Nebula, a unique bipolar reflection nebula, was captured by the Gemini South telescope and offers valuable insights into the evolution of red…