‘Anti-social’ cosmic explosion could change the way we think about dying stars and supernovas
“Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision.”
This Radio Colour Image Is A New Way To Explore The Milky Way
Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Australia have created a stunning new radio colour image of the Milky Way. By mapping different radio frequencies to…
SpaceX looking into ‘simplified’ Starship Artemis 3 mission to get astronauts to the moon faster
On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible “simplified mission architecture and concept of operations” for NASA’s Artemis 3.
These top-rated binoculars deliver ‘a sky-watching experience that will move your soul’ — they’ve just hit the best price we’ve ever seen in this early Black Friday deal
The Celestron SkyMaster binoculars are our best binoculars for magnification, with a massive discount of over $156, now is the time to enjoy the wonders of the night sky at…
The Empty Search for Dark Matter
What if I told you that while you can’t see dark matter, maybe you can hear it?
We’re Putting Lots Of Transition Metals Into The Stratosphere. That’s Not Good.
We successfully plugged the hole in the ozone layer that was discovered in the 1980s by banning ozone depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). But, it seems we might be…
Surveying Atmospheric Escape from Gas Giants Orbiting F-Type Stars
Why is it important to know about exoplanets having their atmospheres stripped while orbiting F-type stars? This is what a recent study submitted to The Astronomical Journal hopes to address…
Quantum’s promise for near and long-term space applications
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – While organizations are focused on space applications for quantum communications, quantum computers are not likely to reach orbit for the foreseeable future. “Even if we see…
Jupiter Saved Earth from Spiralling Into the Sun
The gas giant’s early growth carved rings in the protoplanetary disk that surrounded our Sun billions of years ago. This process set the architecture for the inner Solar System and…
New Findings Say the First Stars in the Universe Were Born in Pairs
New research from Tel Aviv University reveals that the first stars in the Universe formed in binary systems. These stars played a vital role in the evolution of early galaxies,…