Telescope

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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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  NASA Finds Black Hole Rotating at Unexpected Angle in NGC 5084 Galaxy

  NASA researchers have uncovered a black hole in the NGC 5084 galaxy that rotates at an unexpected angle, revealed through re-analysed Chandra X-ray data. The black hole is surrounded by unusual X-shaped plasma plumes, indicating disruptions in the galaxy's past. A tipped dusty disk further supports this, confirming the black hole's unique sideways ...

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  Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research

  Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...

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  TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals

  A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...

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  James Webb and Chandra Capture Images of Star Clusters in Distant Galaxies

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have unveiled stunning new images of two star clusters in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 602, located approximately 200,000 light-years from Earth, showcases active star formation, with dust clouds and ionised gas revealing unique stellar birth conditions. Meanwhile, NGC 2264 featur...

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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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  Webb Telescope Confirms Planet-Forming Disks Last Longer in Early Universe

  The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that planet-forming disks around stars in the early universe lasted far longer than previously believed. By studying NGC 346, a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, Webb observed disks surviving for 20–30 million years, challenging current models. This discovery suggests that low-metal environmen...

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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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  NASA Successfully Integrates Telescope and Instruments for Roman Space Mission

  NASA has successfully integrated the telescope and instruments for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, marking a major step towards its 2027 launch. The mission will explore dark energy, exoplanets, and other cosmic phenomena with state-of-the-art instruments like the Wide Field and Coronagraph instruments. The payload has been assembled at the ...

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  Hubble Captures NGC 5643’s Spiral Arms, Star Formation, and Hidden Black Hole

  The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured detailed images of the spiral galaxy NGC 5643, located 40 million light-years away. This grand design galaxy features striking spiral arms outlined by young blue stars and dust clouds, with star-forming regions visible as pinkish hues. Ultraviolet and X-ray studies have revealed an active galactic nu...

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  NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...

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  Hubble Telescope Documents 10 Years of Dramatic Changes on Outer Planets

  NASA’s Hubble Telescope has tracked atmospheric and seasonal changes on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune over ten years. Key findings include shifts in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, Saturn’s seasonal phenomena, Uranus’ polar brightness, and Neptune’s storm activity. These insights, part of NASA’s Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) p...

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  JWST Discovers Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula, Offering New Clues

  The James Webb Space Telescope has identified dozens of Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) in the Orion Nebula. These enigmatic rogue gas giant pairs orbit each other at distances of 25 to 400 AU. Researchers propose they could be failed stars formed under extreme radiation conditions, ejected planetary systems, or a mix of both. Simulations repl...

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  James Webb Telescope Uncovers 'Baby Milky Way' Galaxy Actively Shaping The Early Universe

  This galaxy, which is stretched and magnified, glitters with 10 distinct star clusters that formed at different times.

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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.