Gaze into the Cleopatra’s Eye nebula, captured by Hubble
A Hubble image recently released by NASA shows a striking blue planetary nebula located in the constellation of Eridanus......»»
New observatory instrument sets its sights on Turtle Nebula
A new instrument for studying a web of filaments that connects galaxies across the universe has captured its first image, a milestone known in astronomy as "first light." The Keck Cosmic Reionization Mapper (KCRM) at the W.M. Keck Observatory atop Ma.....»»
“Lensed” supernova could shed light on fundamental forces shaping Universe
Such objects could help refine models for Hubble Constant, dark energy, and dark matter. Enlarge / Gravitational lensing has revealed a previously unknown supernova explosion more than 4 billion light-years away. (credit: Joel Jo.....»»
James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation
James Webb has captured a beautiful snapshot of star birth in the Virgo constellation. The latest image from the powerful observatory takes a closer look … The post James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation a.....»»
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Starfire Fortunes TopHit Slot is an exciting and engaging online slot game that has captured the attention of gambling enthusiasts worldwide. Developed by a leading software provider, this slot game offers thrilling gameplay, stunning graphics, and t.....»»
Hubble image of the week shows an unusual jellyfish galaxy
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows an unusual type of galaxy named for its aquatic look-alike: a jellyfish......»»
Image: Hubble observes jellyfish galaxy JO206
The jellyfish galaxy JO206 trails across this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a colorful star-forming disk surrounded by a pale, luminous cloud of dust. A handful of foreground bright stars with crisscross diffraction spike.....»»
Astronomers investigate the properties of a nearby pulsar
Using the XMM-Newton satellite and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers have conducted X-ray and near-infrared observations of a nearby middle-aged pulsar known as PSR B1055-52. Results of the observational campaign, published on the arXiv p.....»»
Hubble scientists create tool for erasing satellite trails from images
Astronomers worry about how satellites could impact scientific research. Now, researchers have created a tool to deal with satellite streaks in Hubble images......»»
Gemini North telescope’s chipped mirror has been repaired
The large Gemini North telescope suffered damage last year when its primary mirror was chipped. Now it's back and has captured an image of the Pinwheel Galaxy......»»
Gemini North back on sky with dazzling image of supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy
The Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory operated by NSF's NOIRLab, has returned from a seven-month hiatus literally with a bang, as it has captured the spectacular aftermath of a supernova, a massive star that exp.....»»
Revolutionizing optical control with topological edge states
Nanophotonics and topology have generated significant interest due to the unique properties they offer. One area of focus is the investigation of topological edge states (TESs). These states have captured widespread attention because they are very re.....»»
Hubble images Messier 85
This moody image shows a galaxy named Messier 85, captured in all its delicate, hazy glory by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Messier 85 slants through the constellation of Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair) and lies around 50 million light-years.....»»
Hubble captures jellyfish galaxy JW39
The jellyfish galaxy JW39 hangs serenely in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy lies over 900 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices and is one of several jellyfish galaxies Hubble has been studying.....»»
Simulations suggest interstellar objects could be captured by Earth"s gravity
A quartet of space scientists, two from Carnegie Mellon University and two from Harvard University, has found via simulations that it should be possible for interstellar objects to be captured by Earth's gravity. The team, made up of Diptajyoti Mukhe.....»»
This Tiny Orrery Fits In Your Hand And Has A Web Interface
I’m a fan of orreries. These little models of our planetary bodies and orbits are truly fascinating and have captured my mind ever since I saw the big mechanical one featured in the movie The Dark Crystal. Give me any orrery and I’m happ.....»»
Horrifying up-close images of a sunspot captured by the Inouye Solar Telescope
A new set of images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope shows the surface of the sun -- including frankly disturbing images of sunspots seen up close......»»
Hubble goes hunting for elusive medium-sized black holes
There's something odd about the black holes discovered to date. We've found hardly any black holes in the intermediate mass range, and it's not clear why......»»
NASA’s Lunar Orbiter spots Japanese Moon lander’s crash site
Japan and ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander appears to have met a startling end, according to new photos captured by NASA’s Lunar Orbiter. Based … The post NASA’s Lunar Orbiter spots Japanese Moon lander’s crash site appe.....»»
Photographer uses 4-hour exposure to capture a hidden nebula in stunning detail
Photographer uses 4-hour exposure to capture a hidden nebula in stunning detail.....»»
Radiant protostars and shadowy clouds clash in stellar nursery
The massive, star-forming interstellar cloud Lupus 3 is captured with the 570-megapixel US Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera at NSF's NOIRLab's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. The dazzling central region of this spr.....»»