Astronomers

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  Astronomers "Astonished" After Oxygen Detected In Most Distant Galaxy

  Oxygen has been detected in the most distant galaxy ever discovered, surprised astronomers said Thursday, offering further evidence that stars in the early universe matured far quicker than had been thought possible.

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  Rakesh Roshan Confirms Not Directing Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4: "I Have To Pass On The Baton"

  Latest reports suggest that Krrish 4 has been further delayed because of its astronomical budget

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  James Webb Space Telescope Captures Hourglass Nebula LBN 483 in Stunning Detail

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented details of LBN 483, a nebula located 650 light-years away. The striking hourglass-shaped structure results from outflows driven by a forming binary star system. JWST’s infrared imaging and ALMA’s radio observations reveal how stellar winds, jets, and magnetic fields sculpt the nebula ove...

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  Don't Miss Tonight's 'Blood Moon': How To Watch, Stream, And Capture Lunar Eclipse

  A highly anticipated total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," will occur overnight on Thursday-Friday, visible in the Americas, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and parts of Europe and Africa, offering a rare opportunity for sky-watchers, astronomers, and p

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  Smallest Galaxy Ever Found: Andromeda XXXV Defies Cosmic Evolution Models

  Astronomers have discovered Andromeda XXXV, the smallest and faintest known galaxy, located 3 million light-years away. It challenges existing models of galaxy formation, as similar small galaxies were thought to be destroyed in the early universe. Researchers are studying how it retained conditions for star formation despite harsh cosmic environme...

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  Holi Under The Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse To Occur On March 14, 2025

  A rare total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, will coincide with Holi celebrations in India on March 14, 2025, captivating skywatchers with its unique reddish-orange coloration during totality, which will last for about an hour.

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  4 Planets Found Orbiting Earth's Nearest Star. They Are Too Hot For Life

  Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard's Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.

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  Hubble Captures Stunning Infrared Image of Sh2-284, a Massive Stellar Nursery

  Hubble’s latest image of the massive Sh2-284 nebula reveals young stars concealed within thick clouds of gas and dust. Using infrared imaging, astronomers have captured details previously obscured in optical wavelengths. The nebula’s low-metallicity composition provides a glimpse into the conditions of the early universe, shedding light on how ...

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  Vernal Equinox 2025: Date, Time, and the Science Behind the Event

  The vernal equinox 2025 is set for March 20 at 09:01 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This event occurs due to Earth’s axial tilt aligning with its orbit, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and night across the globe. While the equinox does not bring perfectly...

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  New Polar Cataclysmic Variable Identified by Astronomers: What You Need to Know

  Astronomers have detected ZTF J0112+5827, a newly identified polar cataclysmic variable. This binary system, composed of a white dwarf and a low-mass donor star, features an 80.9-minute orbital period and a strong magnetic field of 38.7 MG. It lacks an accretion disk, with emissions mainly from its accretion stream and magnetic field lines. The sys...

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  X-ray Signal from Helix Nebula Suggests Planet Was Destroyed by White Dwarf

  Astronomers have traced decades-old X-ray emissions from the Helix Nebula to a white dwarf possibly consuming planetary debris. Reports suggest a Jupiter-like planet may have been torn apart by the star’s intense gravitational forces. Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton indicate that remnants of the destroyed plane...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Observes Mysterious Rogue Planet-Like Object

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new insights into SIMP 0136, a planetary-mass object floating freely around 20 light-years away. This celestial body, possibly a rogue planet or a brown dwarf, has puzzled astronomers for years. JWST’s infrared observations have revealed intricate cloud layers, temperature shifts, and potential chemical...

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  T Coronae Borealis Nova Event: When and Where to See the 'Blaze Star'

  T Coronae Borealis, also known as the 'Blaze Star,' is predicted to undergo a rare nova event, briefly making it visible to the naked eye. This recurrent nova, last seen erupting in 1946, is expected to brighten anytime between now and late 2024. Positioned in the constellation Corona Borealis, the star will be best visible a few hours after sunset...

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  Unexpected Rotational Motion Detected in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxies of Hydra Cluster

  Astronomers studying ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) in the Hydra cluster have observed unexpected rotational movement in nearly half of the 30 galaxies examined. Spectroscopic data from the LEWIS programme, using the MUSE instrument on the Very Large Telescope, suggests that gravitational interactions with larger galaxies may influence their formati...

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  Astronomers Spot Galaxy NGC 3640 With a Past of Consuming Smaller Galaxies

  Recent observations of NGC 3640 reveal a history of merging with smaller galaxies. Located 88 million light-years away, the elliptical galaxy is suspected to be on a collision course with NGC 3641. The Very Large Telescope captured structural distortions, hinting at previous mergers. Researchers have identified ancient stars acting as fossil marker...