Astronomers Solve the 1936 Mystery of FU Orionis’ Dramatic Outburst
ALMA observations of FU Orionis reveal how gravitational accretion from a past gas stream causes sudden brightness in young stars, shedding light on star and…
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The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is a state-of-the-art radio telescope located in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. Consisting of 66 high-precision antennas, ALMA observes the universe in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, allowing astronomers to study the cold and distant universe with unprecedented clarity and detail. This includes investigations into the formation of stars and planets, the detection of complex molecules in space, and the study of the early universe’s conditions. ALMA’s advanced capabilities and high-altitude location at 5,000 meters above sea level enable it to provide transformative insights into cosmic phenomena, making it a pivotal instrument in modern astronomy.
ALMA Uncovers the Building Blocks of Star Formation in Starburst Galaxy
ALMA’s observation of NGC 253 reveals significant molecular diversity and star formation, enhancing our knowledge of galactic processes. The ALMA radio telescope has detected more…
Peering Into the Abyss: AI and Physics Unite to Unveil a Black Hole Flare in 3D
Using AI and ALMA data, scientists create a groundbreaking 3D video of flares around our galaxy’s central black hole, offering new insights into its dynamic…
How Water Vapor Is Rewriting the Story of Planet Formation
Water vapor has been discovered in a planet-forming disc around a young star, revealing conditions conducive to planet formation and potential influences on planet composition….
ALMA Uncovers How Ancient Quasars Silence Star Formation
Theoretical predictions have been confirmed with the discovery of an outflow of molecular gas from a quasar when the Universe was less than a billion…
Reimagining Planetary Genesis: Young Disk Observations Challenge Formation Theories
Early Evolution of Planetary Disk Structures Seen for the First Time Planet formation may occur much more rapidly than previously thought. An international team of…
Extragalactic Surprise: First-Ever Circumstellar Disc Discovered Beyond the Milky Way
A groundbreaking discovery by astronomers reveals a rotating disk around a high-mass star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, offering new insights into star formation in…
A Cosmic First: Astronomers Uncover a Planet-Forming Disc in Another Galaxy
Using the ALMA telescope, astronomers have detected a disc forming around a young star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, marking the first discovery of its…
Spiraling Into Stardom: The Role of Gas Streamers in Multi-Star Births
Researchers using ALMA and advanced simulations have clarified the formation of multi-star systems, identifying and explaining the role of “streamers” feeding developing protostars. New observations…
Cosmic Clarity: Gravitational Lensing Reveals the Fine Fabric of Dark Matter
A team of researchers has used the gravitational lensing of the MG J0414+0534 system, observed with ALMA, to map dark matter distribution in unprecedented detail,…
The Universe’s Hidden Backbone: ALMA Unveils Dark Matter’s Fine-Scale Fingerprint
Groundbreaking observations reveal dark matter fluctuations below the scale of galaxies, affirming cold dark matter theories and providing new insights into the Universe’s composition. A…
Farthest Ever: Galaxy’s Magnetic Field Detected From 11 Billion Light-Years Away
Astronomers have discovered an ancient galaxy’s magnetic field, shedding light on the early universe’s cosmic evolution and star formation processes. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter…
Cosmic Cloak & Dagger: Quasars Shrouded by Starburst Galaxies
New reserarch has revealed that quasars, the bright centers of galaxies, can be hidden by the very galaxies they inhabit. This contradicts the old belief…
Protostars in Unique Triple Formation Illuminate Stellar Feeding Mechanisms
An international research team used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to observe the triple protostar system IRAS 04239+2436, to investigate the detailed structure of…
The Genesis of Jupiters: Incredible New Image Reveals Secrets of Planet Birth
A spectacular new image released by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) gives us clues about how planets as massive as Jupiter could form. Using ESO’s…
Exotrojan Unicorns: Astronomers Uncover Possible Sibling Planets
Astronomers have detected a debris cloud that could indicate a ‘sibling’ planet sharing the orbit of an existing planet around a distant star, using the…
Cosmic Cradles and Graves: Tracing Life and Death of Stars in the Most Distant Galaxy
Scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have identified the sites of star formation and a possible site of star death in a galaxy…
Unexpected Chemical Detectives: ALMA’s Surprise Discovery Aids Protoplanet Search
Using the ALMA observatory, scientists studying the protoplanetary disk around young star HD 169142 have discovered strong chemical evidence of a protoplanet, offering a new…