Tag: Astronomy
Exploring the Behavior of Tiny Black Holes in the Sun, Earth, and Humans
The Behavior of Tiny Black Holes in Various ObjectsDead Planets Society, a podcast that delves into unconventional ideas about manipulating the universe, recently explored the behavior of primordial black holes placed inside different objects....
Remembering Richard M. Goldstein: Mapping the Cosmos Pioneer Passes Away at 97
Richard M. Goldstein, a pioneer in planetary exploration, passed away at the age of 97 at his home in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. He was known for using ground-based radars to map planets, a...
Frequency of Near-Earth Asteroids: What is the Risk of Impact?
Asteroids are not as rare as we might think - in fact, there are at least 1.4 million of them floating around the solar system that we know of. However, most of these asteroids...
Unlocking the Mystery of Uranus’ Weak Radiation Belts Through Traffic Jams
Scientists have recently made a breakthrough in understanding the weak radiation belts of Uranus, one of the ice giants in our solar system. The mystery dates back to Voyager 2's visit to Uranus in...
Exploring the Cosmic Discovery of a Jeweled Ring by the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an incredible image of a distant quasar known as RX J1131-1231, located 6 billion light-years away. This image shows a sparkling jeweled ring created through gravitational lensing,...
Top Exoplanet for Alien Ocean Discovery: James Webb Space Telescope Discovery
The search for habitable exoplanets beyond our solar system is a hot topic in the scientific community. Scientists are particularly interested in finding exoplanets with liquid water, as water is seen as a key...
Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope: Features, Performance, and Pros & Cons
Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope: A Detailed ReviewThe Vaonis Vespera II Smart Telescope is a top choice for anyone looking to explore the night sky without breaking the bank. Despite being one of the...
Measuring the Warp Speed of the Milky Way Galaxy
The Chinese astronomers have recently discovered that the warp in the Milky Way's spiral disk is precessing backward due to the influence of the dark matter halo surrounding our galaxy. This backward precession is...
Simulation of a Supermassive Black Hole Trapping a Fluffy Disk
Supermassive black holes are massive objects found at the centers of galaxies, and they are known for the bright disks of gas swirling around them. These disks are formed from stars that were torn...
Quasars: Cosmic Signposts to Rare Supermassive Black Hole Pairs
Quasars are the brightest objects in the cosmos and could help astronomers find rare pairs of supermassive black holes. Scientists have long known that supermassive black holes exist at the center of large galaxies,...