Tag: Astronomy
Warping ‘Penguin Galaxy’ Captured by JWST in Space Photo of the Week
The Penguin and Egg galaxies, also known as Arp 142, have been captured in a stunning new image by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These galaxies have been slowly colliding for tens of...
Uncovering the Significance of Celestial Bodies Through a Reporter’s Lens
Katrina Miller, a former physics Ph.D. student, found her passion for journalism while in her final year of the program. Initially aiming to pursue a career in research or academia, she discovered her love...
The Future of the Universe: When Will Stars Run Out?
The universe is a vast and dark place, but it is also filled with the light of stars. Stars have not always been present in the universe, as there was a time when not...
The Origin of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
In the vast solar system, Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a standout feature. This red oval can be seen clearly through small telescopes, resembling a menacing eye on the giant gas planet. The Great...
Unveiling the Mystery: The Hidden Side of the Moon’s Surface
Imagine the moon in your mind, with its pockmarked surface created by asteroids and meteorites. Most of us picture the same side of the moon because it rotates and revolves around Earth in a...
Celebrating 2nd Anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images with Galactic Penguin
NASA recently celebrated the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) by releasing a stunning image of two interacting galaxies known as Arp 142. This image, taken by the revolutionary space telescope,...
Discover the Latest Science News: Swimming Lions, Glass Skin Trend, and Rotten Egg Planet
This week on NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong shared three fascinating science stories. The first story is about two lion brothers, Jacob and Tibu, who made a record-breaking swim in...
Mapping Dark Matter in Dwarf Galaxy Using Hubble Telescope
The Draco dwarf galaxy, a faint and star-poor galaxy, has been found to be rich in dark matter, thanks to observations made by the Hubble Space Telescope. This discovery supports the Standard Model of...
Uncovering the Rare Black Hole Hidden by 7 Unusual Stars in the Milky Way
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Milky Way, potentially uncovering a rare intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) hidden within a stellar cluster. This IMBH would be the second-largest black hole ever found in...
Family Portrait of the Penguin and Egg Galaxies Captured by Webb Telescope
The Penguin and the Egg galaxies have been captured in a family portrait by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing more details than ever before. These two interacting galaxies, also known as NGC 2936...