Astronomers

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  FAST Telescope Detects New Pulsar PSR J1922+37 in Open Cluster NGC 6791

  Astronomers, using China's FAST telescope, have detected a new pulsar, PSR J1922+37, in the direction of the open cluster NGC 6791. This 1.92-second spin pulsar may become the first-ever identified within an open cluster, offering exciting opportunities for understanding stellar dynamics. Its position and dispersion measures closely align with the ...

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  Binary Star System D9 Found Orbiting Sagittarius A* Near Milky Way’s Core

  Astronomers have detected a young binary star system, D9, orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's centre. This challenges previous assumptions about star survival near intense gravitational forces. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. Future research with advanced tel...

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  James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth

  Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...

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  Scientists From India, A Telescope In Chile, And An Astronomical Discovery

  Astronomers from India have made an intriguing discovery in a unique tri-star solar system located 489 light years from Earth. The discovery will help astrophysicists get a better understanding of planetary formations.

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  Astronomers Find Frozen Water Beyond Solar System Using James Webb Telescope

  The protoplanetary disk, designated as 114-426, is situated in the Orion Nebula, a vast star-forming region approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth.

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  Cold Moon of 2024 Rises in Taurus, Accompanied by Jupiter and Bright Stars

  The Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2024, will grace the skies on December 15, reaching its peak brightness at 4:01 a.m. EST. Positioned in the Taurus constellation, the moon will rise alongside Jupiter and some of the brightest stars, creating a visual treat for stargazers. Known culturally as the Long Nights Moon and the Moon Before Yule, it sym...

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  New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship

  The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...

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  Arecibo Observatory Data Helps SETI Uncover Secrets of Pulsar Signals and Cosmic Distortions

  Data from the now-collapsed Arecibo Observatory continues to drive major discoveries in space science. Sofia Sheikh and her team from the SETI Institute utilised archived data to investigate the signals of pulsars—dense neutron stars emitting radiation like cosmic lighthouses. Their study focused on how these signals are distorted by interstellar...

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  Scientists Discover First Astrosphere Around Sunlike Star: What You Need to Know?

  Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the first-ever astrosphere around a sunlike star. The astrosphere, a protective bubble formed by stellar wind, was detected around HD 61005, providing insights into early solar activity and its role in shielding planets from cosmic radiation. This discovery offers a glimpse into the Sun'...

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  Astronomers Explore Moon as Vantage Point for Space Studies: Report

  A recent symposium at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru brought together over 60 scientists and researchers to discuss the Moon’s role as a vantage point for advanced astronomical studies. Organised by RRI and the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of ISRO, the three-day event focused on leveraging the Moon’s unique environment for ...

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  "Just Face It": Woman Scientist's Mantra For Students Who Have Math Phobia

  "Just face it... face your fears" - invaluable advice from Annapurni Subramaniam, an astronomer and the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and Science Icon Of The Year at NDTV's Indian Of The Year awards.

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  Earth Aligns Between Sun And Jupiter For Spectacular December 7 Event

  On December 7, Earth will align between the Sun and Jupiter, creating a rare astronomical event known as Jupiters opposition.

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  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Fourth Planet in Kepler-51 System

  A study published in The Astronomical Journal reveals the discovery of Kepler-51e, the fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system, led by Dr Jessica Libby-Roberts of Penn State and Dr Kento Masuda of Osaka University. Observations indicated that only a four-planet model could explain the transit timing variations. Kepler-51e’s orbit, just inside the s...

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  T Coronae Borealis' Nova Outburst May Happen Soon, Experts Suggest

  Astronomers are closely monitoring T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system in the Corona Borealis constellation, for its next nova eruption. The event, expected within months, could light up the night sky as the white dwarf gathers material from its red giant companion, triggering a nuclear explosion. Advanced telescopes like NASA’s Fermi are ga...

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  Astronomers Pinpoint Origin Of Mysterious Repeating Radio Bursts From Space

  Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022.