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Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that applies the laws of physics and mathematics to understand the nature, behavior, and origins of celestial objects and the universe itself. It investigates the physical processes governing stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy—seeking to explain how cosmic structures form, evolve, and interact. Through observations across the electromagnetic spectrum and data from powerful telescopes and space observatories, astrophysics explores phenomena such as stellar evolution, cosmic radiation, gravitational waves, and the expansion of the universe. This field lies at the heart of modern space science, connecting fundamental physics with the mysteries of the cosmos.
Scintillation studies of pulsar J1603-7202 revealed its rare companion and mapped plasma causing extreme scattering,…
What Is a Nebula? Nebulae are interstellar clouds of gas and dust. Many nebulae are…
In a vivid confirmation of theoretical prediction, scientists have discerned a sharp ring of light…
The James Webb Space Telescope is offering unprecedented accuracy in measuring the mass of early…
University of Chicago astronomers propose ‘spectral siren’ method to understand evolution of the universe. A…
If governments don’t act, space rocket junk might have deadly consequences. According to a recent…
New COMAP radio survey will peer beneath the “tip of the iceberg” of galaxies to…
ALMA Makes First-Ever Detection of Gas in a Circumplanetary Disk Astronomers using the Atacama Large…
New fossil galaxy discovery could answer important questions about the history of the universe. An…
What Is a Neutron Star? Neutron stars are the extremely dense remnants of supermassive stars…
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) have been shown to reveal hidden gas around galaxies, offering new…
Scientists observed dark matter from galaxies 12 billion years ago using gravitational lensing and the…
Researchers Use X-Ray Telescopes and a New Data Analysis Technique To Describe Space Objects Black…
For the first time, researchers reveal the origin of neutrinos, elementary particles that reach our…
Zeta Ophiuchi is a single star that likely once had a companion that was destroyed…
Observations of Faint, Planet-Size Star Help Weigh Its Millisecond Pulsar Companion A dense, collapsed star…
Microlensing reveals planets around faint stars, including a giant planet near an M dwarf, supporting…