Magellanic Spiral Galaxies Decoded: Hubble Captures LEDA 42160
LEDA 42160, in the Virgo cluster, experiences significant star formation changes due to ram pressure. Classified as a Magellanic spiral galaxy, it showcases the nuanced…
LEDA 42160, in the Virgo cluster, experiences significant star formation changes due to ram pressure. Classified as a Magellanic spiral galaxy, it showcases the nuanced…
The enigmatic galaxy GN-z11 is one of the youngest ever observed. Delivering on its promise to transform our understanding of the early universe, the James…
Researchers have found water vapor in the disc around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life…
What are some skywatching highlights in March 2024? Jupiter plows through the Pleiades on March 14, a chance to spot Mercury at month’s end along…
Astronomers can use supercomputers to simulate the formation of galaxies from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago to the present day. But there are…
Researchers discovered why some white dwarfs remain luminous for billions of years: a core process where lighter crystals rise and denser liquids sink, balancing the…
Researchers studying the binary asteroid Mors-Somnus in the Kuiper Belt have used the James Webb Space Telescope to gather unique data on trans-Neptunian objects, offering…
Breakthrough discovery puts astronomers one step closer to solving the mystery of the origin of elements that are heavier than iron. An international team of…
It takes more than a galaxy merger to make a black hole grow and new stars form: machine learning shows cold gas is needed too…
The discovery of an Islamic astrolabe from the eleventh century, inscribed in both Arabic and Hebrew, ranks it among the oldest examples ever discovered and…
Researchers studying the Orion Nebula with the James Webb Space Telescope have found that massive stars’ ultraviolet radiation prevents the formation of giant planets in…
Recent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed that many distant galaxies in the early universe possess unique flat and elongated shapes, differing…
Researchers image for the first time, winds from an old planet-forming disk which is actively dispersing its gas content. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)…
NASA’s UVEX mission, launching in 2030, will conduct a groundbreaking ultraviolet light survey of the entire sky, offering new insights into galaxy evolution, stellar explosions,…
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….
NGC 4423, located in Virgo, misleadingly appears as an irregular galaxy but is truly a spiral galaxy. Our fixed perspective from Earth limits our view,…
Data from Gemini North provide possible explanation for supermassive binary black hole’s halted merger. Using archival data from the Gemini North telescope, a team of…
Rutgers astronomer searching for clues about the early universe. Employing massive data sets collected through NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a research team led by…