“Doesn’t Make Any Sense” – Star Pair That Shouldn’t Exist Shocks Astronomers
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have revealed that the peculiar characteristics of the HD 148937 star system, including a magnetic star and its young…
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The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is a leading astronomical research organization established in 1962. It operates state-of-the-art observatories in the Southern Hemisphere, including the La Silla Paranal Observatory in Chile, home to the Very Large Telescope (VLT). ESO’s mission is to provide astronomers with access to advanced telescopes and instruments to explore the universe’s mysteries. It contributes to groundbreaking discoveries in areas such as exoplanets, black holes, and the early universe. ESO is supported by multiple European countries and collaborates with institutions worldwide, playing a crucial role in advancing astronomical knowledge and technology.
Extremely Large Telescope: World’s Largest Telescope Mirror Will Bring the Stars Closer to Earth
Last Segment of the World’s Largest Telescope Mirror Successfully Cast Set for completion this decade, the Extremely Large Telescope in Chile will be the largest…
Advanced Telescopes Reveal Hidden Worlds Orbiting Bright Stars
Astronomers combined Gaia and GRAVITY data to image dim objects near bright stars, potentially revolutionizing the search for nearby exoplanets. Detecting faint objects close to…
Real-Time Revelation: Witnessing a Massive Black Hole’s Dramatic Awakening
Astronomers believe the 2019 brightening of galaxy SDSS1335+0728 may be the first real-time observation of a massive black hole awakening. The galaxy’s persistent increase in…
A New View of the Cosmos: VST’s Images Offer a Glimpse Into Distant Galactic Interactions
New images from the VLT Survey Telescope depict distant galaxies, including the lenticular ESO 510-G13 and Hickson Compact Group 90, highlighting interactions and the effects…
Record-Breaking Black Hole Discovered Just 2000 Light-Years From Earth
Astronomers have identified a stellar black hole in the Milky Way with a mass 33 times that of the Sun, located only 2000 light-years away….
Peering Into the Magnetic Soul of the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole
The Event Horizon Telescope has captured an image of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* in polarized light, revealing strong, organized magnetic fields similar to…
Unlocking Cosmic Secrets: Groundbreaking Insights Into Planetary Genesis
Astronomers have unveiled new details of planet formation by observing over 80 young stars with ESO’s Very Large Telescope, highlighting the diversity and complexity of…
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….
Cannibal Star Discovered With Metal Scar – “Nothing Like This Has Been Seen Before”
When a star like our Sun reaches the end of its life, it can ingest the surrounding planets and asteroids that were born with it….
Brightest Object in the Universe Discovered – Powered by Supermassive Black Hole Eating a Sun a Day
Astronomers using the ESO’s VLT have discovered the brightest and most luminous quasar ever observed, powered by the fastest-growing black hole known, which accumulates mass…
Unprecedented Detail: The Running Chicken Nebula Captured in 1.5-Billion-Pixel Masterpiece
The ESO unveils a detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula, located 6500 light-years away in the Centaurus constellation. This 1.5-billion-pixel image, captured by the…
Galactic Gales: Unraveling the Cosmic Winds Shaping Our Universe
Researchers using the MUSE instrument have identified galactic winds in ancient galaxies, confirming their role in limiting galaxy growth. Future studies aim to measure these…
Cosmic Cannonballs: Unraveling the Mystery of a Pulsar’s Bizarre Brightness Shifts
An extensive astronomical study involving 12 telescopes both on the ground and in space, including three European Southern Observatory (ESO) facilities, astronomers have uncovered the…
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…
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…
Smashing Records: Astronomers Detect Fast Radio Burst From 8 Billion Light-Years Away
Astronomers have detected the most distant ‘fast radio burst’ (FRB) ever, providing a potential tool to measure the Universe’s hidden matter. Upcoming telescopes promise to…
Mysterious Dark Spot on Neptune Detected From Earth for the First Time
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) have identified a significant dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere, with an adjacent smaller bright spot….