Tag: Astronomy
Unraveling Dark Matter Mysteries with a Synthetic Cosmos
Scientists have created a "synthetic universe" using supercomputers to help predict what the next generation of super-telescopes will discover in the cosmos. These telescopes will focus on investigating the mysteries of dark energy and...
Origins of Earth’s Water: The Role of ‘Dark Comets’
A recent study suggests that "dark comets," near-Earth asteroids that behave like comets and may contain water ice, could make up as much as 60% of all near-Earth objects. These dark comets were first...
Captivating Space Photo Competition Finalists: Stunning Images to See
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, a yearly event highlighting stunning space photography, has returned for its 16th edition. Over 3500 images were submitted for consideration, and 30 of them made it to...
Ancient Black Hole Dance: James Webb Space Telescope Observes Galaxies Colliding
A recent discovery made by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shed light on the fascinating interaction between a supermassive black hole and two satellite galaxies. This discovery could provide valuable...
Captivating Time-Lapse Videos of Supernovas in Action
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, launched by NASA 25 years ago, has captured stunning time-lapse videos of two ancient supernova explosions. These videos showcase the Crab Nebula and Cassiopeia A, revealing the evolution of these...
First-Ever Sighting of Middleweight Black Hole in Our Galaxy
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery of a middleweight black hole in our galaxy for the first time. This black hole is located in the star cluster Omega Centauri, approximately 16,000 light-years away from...
Unveiling a Rare ‘Einstein Ring’ through James Webb Telescope
A stunning display of a halo of light surrounding a massive black hole has been captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. This luminous loop, resembling an "Einstein ring," is created by the phenomenon...
Mysterious Black Hole Found in Cluster of Stars: Astronomers’ Discovery
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri that is about 8,000 times more massive than our sun. This finding is significant because it falls in the intermediate size...
Closest Massive Black Hole to Earth Discovered by Hubble Space Telescope: A Cosmic Clue...
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery using the Hubble Space Telescope - they have found the closest massive black hole to Earth ever seen. This black hole is like a cosmic titan "frozen in...
Revolutionizing Astrophysics: 5 Innovative Gravitational-Wave Detectors
In September 2015, a vibration lasting just one-fifth of a second changed the history of physics. It was the first direct detection of gravitational waves — perturbations in the geometry of space-time that move...