Chandra Observations Reveal Dangerous Areas for Planetary Development Near Massive Stars

SPACE 10.28.2024 23:42 PM

Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveal how massive stars in the Cygnus OB2 cluster disrupt planet formation.

Two Brown Dwarfs in Close Orbit Around Star Spotted by Astronomers Using New Telescopes

10.18.2024 22:40 PM

Astronomers have discovered that what was originally identified as a single brown dwarf in 1995 is actually two brown dwarfs orbiting closely together around a small star.

Summer Triangle: How To Spot the Milky Way’s Guidepost in the Night Sky

06.18.2024 10:40 AM

Learn how to spot the Summer Triangle, the Milky Way's guidepost, in the night sky. Discover tips for stargazing and exploring this celestial landmark. Read more!

Protoplanetary Disks Around Tiny Stars Are Chemically Distinct From Those Surrounding the Sun, May Influence Atmosphere of Forming Planets

06.07.2024 04:40 AM

Protoplanetary disks around tiny stars have a unique chemical composition to those surrounding massive stars like the Sun. Continue reading to learn more.

Unique Exoplanet Found Lurking in Habitable Zone of 2 Stars

05.02.2024 07:48 AM

Citizen scientists helped astronomers discover planet TOI 4633 c or "Percival" in a habitable zone with a binary star system. Continue reading to learn more.

Rare Nebula Surrounding 2 Massive Stars Answers Long-Standing Mystery in Astronomy

04.12.2024 02:52 AM

Astronomers found a nebula surrounding two stars of different ages and one of them was magnetic. Continue reading to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope To Hunt For Newborn Exoplanets Forming Around Infant Stars

04.02.2024 03:20 AM

Researchers will use the James Webb Space Telescope's sensitive infrared instruments to help them look for exoplanets. Continue reading to learn more.

Blue Supergiants: Unraveling the Origins of Stellar Brightness Through Binary Star Mergers

03.26.2024 04:32 AM

A global study led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) reveals strong evidence that most blue supergiants formed from star mergers. Read the article to learn more.

Twin Stars Show Evidence of Planetary Ingestion; What Makes Them Engulf These Cosmic Bodies?

03.21.2024 07:10 AM

Twin stars traveling together showed chemical differences which provide strong evidence of planetary ingestion. Find out more about it in this article.

Stellar Appetites Unveiled: Twin Star Studies Shed Light on the Frequency of Stars Devouring Their Planets

03.21.2024 01:32 AM

The disparity in composition among twin stars, born simultaneously, implies many stars altered their chemistry, possibly by engulfing planets. Continue reading to learn more.

James Webb Telescope Spots Complex Organic Molecules Near Forming Stars, Revealing Planetary Origins

03.15.2024 05:35 AM

The James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of icy building blocks swirling around young stars sheds light on astrochemistry's mysteries. Read the article to learn more.

James Webb Telescope Uncovers First Stars in Distant Galaxy GN-z11, Shedding Light on Early Universe's Secrets

03.08.2024 02:43 AM

The James Webb Space Telescope focused on galaxy GN-z11, potentially discovering the earliest stars, dating back just 430 million years post-Big Bang. Check out more details in this article.

Stars Within Stars: New Theory Suggests Black Holes Were Merely Nestars Stacked Like Russian Tea Dolls

02.26.2024 03:00 AM

A proposed solution to the theory of general relativity suggests that hypothetical gravitational stars resembling black holes could be nested within one another.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Enigmatic Early Universe Galaxy Defying Cosmological Norms

02.20.2024 23:29 PM

JWST stumbles upon a colossal ancient galaxy predating expected dark matter halo formation, challenging established cosmological theories. Read the article for more details.

Distant Giant Planets Begin as Flattened Disks, Transforming into Round Shapes Over Time

02.13.2024 00:02 AM

Astrophysical simulations challenge traditional views on planet formation, highlighting the impact of disk chemistry. Read the article for more details.

James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Breathtaking Images of 19 Milky Way-like Spiral Galaxies in Unprecedented Detail

01.31.2024 00:42 AM

JWST's 'mind-blowing' images showcase 19 spiral galaxies in unprecedented detail, exceeding any previous observations of Milky Way-like structures. Check it out in this article.

Galactic Surprise: Scientists Found New Red Giant Stars in the Galaxy's Heart, Rewriting the Stellar Element Recycling Narrative

01.29.2024 23:44 PM

Astronomers uncover 'old smokers' and erupting protostars in a decade-long survey of a billion Milky Way stars, redefining stellar classifications. Continue reading to learn more.

VLT Survey Telescope Captures Running Chicken Nebula's Spectacular Detail, a Stellar Holiday Treat from ESO

12.22.2023 03:08 AM

ESO presents a celestial feast with the Running Chicken Nebula, showcasing young stars in a stunning 1.5-billion-pixel image from VLT Survey Telescope. Check it out in this article.

NASA Unveils Stunning Image of 'Christmas Tree Cluster' Made Up of Young Stars 2,500 Light-Years From Earth

12.20.2023 01:54 AM

NASA colored the gas in the nebula region to resemble the pine needles of the Christmas tree, improving the latest image captured by Chandra Observatory for the holiday season. Continue reading for more details.

Elusive Hydrogen-Poor Stars Responsible for Spectacular Supernova Explosions in the Universe Uncovered in Breakthrough Discovery

12.18.2023 23:02 PM

Scientists uncover hydrogen-poor stars behind spectacular supernovas, addressing a longstanding cosmic mystery, marking a breakthrough in understanding stellar evolution and cosmic phenomena. Read the article for more details.

Tiny Black Holes Could Be Eating Stars From Their Cores Like Parasites [Study]

12.15.2023 03:45 AM

Teeny tiny black holes could be sitting inside the stars and devouring them from the inside. Continue reading to learn more.