By combining two-fluid global hydrodynamics simulations with a radiative transfer code, astronomers from the University…
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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena beyond Earth’s atmosphere, including stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and the vast cosmos itself. It explores the origins, evolution, and fate of the universe through observation, theory, and cutting-edge technology such as telescopes, space probes, and satellite missions. From mapping distant galaxies to detecting exoplanets and probing cosmic microwave background radiation, astronomy connects physics, mathematics, and chemistry to unravel the mysteries of space and time—revealing our place in the universe and inspiring ongoing discoveries across astrophysics and cosmology.
A team of researchers has discovered a rich inventory of molecules at the center of…
A newly published Harvard-Smithsonian study of the twenty-four known Y-dwarfs finds that the models for…
This Hubble image of the week shows spiral galaxy NGC 2500, which is located roughly…
By applying a new computational analysis to a galaxy magnified by a gravitational lens, scientists…
A team of researchers from Yale University has identified 60 potential new “Hot Jupiters” —…
This newly released zoomed-in view of Epimetheus is one of the highest resolution images ever…
The New Horizons Spacecraft won’t pass its next target until New Year’s Day 2019, but…
This newly released face-on view of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77 comes from ESO’s…
Using elaborate computer simulations, researchers show how radioactive elements in gaseous supernova remnant Cassiopeia A…
Astronomers view a primitive galaxy that is about to be consumed by a gigantic neighboring…
A new multi-wavelength study of a pair of colliding galaxies has revealed the cause of…
NASA’s Juno Spacecraft will fly directly over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot on July 10th, helping…
This Hubble image of the week shows “Hidden Galaxy” IC 342, which is located 11…
Chandra reveals that the X-ray emission from Pluto is as strong as that coming from…
This fun image from NASA’s Juno Spacecraft shows the “face” of Jupiter. JunoCam images aren’t…
Using the Pleiades supercomputer, NASA scientists are simulating asteroid impacts to help identify possible life-threatening…
A team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics reveal that hidden…