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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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NASA SPHEREx Telescope to Map the Universe and Search for Life’s Ingredients
NASA’s SPHEREx mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 27, aims to explore the origins of the universe and the formation of galaxies. Using near-infrared light, the telescope will study over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars in the Milky Way. It will also search for water and organic molecules in regions where ...
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M87 Black Hole: Turbulent Plasma Dynamics and Feeding Process Revealed
M87*, the supermassive black hole in Messier 87, continues to captivate astronomers. EHT observations from 2017 and 2018 revealed turbulence in the accretion flow, with the plasma ring’s brightest region shifting due to gas dynamics. The study also uncovered a counter-rotating gas spiral feeding mechanism, refining understanding of black hole fee...
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Astronomers Discover New "Super-Venus" Exoplanet, Challenging Previous Assumptions
The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Trillions of Comets Found in 74 Alien Star Systems, Unveiling Exocomets and Planetary Belts
A discovery of trillions of comets in 74 star systems has opened new doors for understanding the role of exocomets in planetary water sources. The planetesimal belts, detected using ALMA and SMA telescopes, offer crucial insights into the evolution of planetary systems and the potential for life-supporting water on distant planets. This research pa...
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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New Study Uncovers Discrepancies in Universe’s Expansion Rate, Challenges Cosmology Models
A recent study has revealed inconsistencies in the universe's expansion rate, further challenging established cosmological models. Measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) indicate that the universe is expanding at varying speeds. This discrepancy raises critical q...
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Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning View of Orion Nebula’s Protostars
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Orion Nebula, located 1,500 light-years from Earth. The new image highlights protostars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, which are playing a key role in shaping their environment. These young stars are still in the process of formation, with the nebula's gas and dust feeding their growth. HOPS 15...
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Major Telescope Makers Hit by Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Price Manipulation
A $32M class action settlement has been reached following allegations of market monopolization and price fixing by major telescope manufacturers. Brands like Celestron, Meade, Olivon, and Sky-Watcher are included. The settlement affects buyers in the U.S. who purchased telescopes between 2005 and 2023. Claims must be filed by May 20, 2025, as per r...
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NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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NASA SPHEREx Telescope to Map the Universe and Search for Life’s Ingredients
NASA’s SPHEREx mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 27, aims to explore the origins of the universe and the formation of galaxies. Using near-infrared light, the telescope will study over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars in the Milky Way. It will also search for water and organic molecules in regions where ...
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M87 Black Hole: Turbulent Plasma Dynamics and Feeding Process Revealed
M87*, the supermassive black hole in Messier 87, continues to captivate astronomers. EHT observations from 2017 and 2018 revealed turbulence in the accretion flow, with the plasma ring’s brightest region shifting due to gas dynamics. The study also uncovered a counter-rotating gas spiral feeding mechanism, refining understanding of black hole fee...
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Astronomers Discover New "Super-Venus" Exoplanet, Challenging Previous Assumptions
The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Trillions of Comets Found in 74 Alien Star Systems, Unveiling Exocomets and Planetary Belts
A discovery of trillions of comets in 74 star systems has opened new doors for understanding the role of exocomets in planetary water sources. The planetesimal belts, detected using ALMA and SMA telescopes, offer crucial insights into the evolution of planetary systems and the potential for life-supporting water on distant planets. This research pa...
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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New Study Uncovers Discrepancies in Universe’s Expansion Rate, Challenges Cosmology Models
A recent study has revealed inconsistencies in the universe's expansion rate, further challenging established cosmological models. Measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) indicate that the universe is expanding at varying speeds. This discrepancy raises critical q...
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Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning View of Orion Nebula’s Protostars
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Orion Nebula, located 1,500 light-years from Earth. The new image highlights protostars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, which are playing a key role in shaping their environment. These young stars are still in the process of formation, with the nebula's gas and dust feeding their growth. HOPS 15...
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Major Telescope Makers Hit by Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Price Manipulation
A $32M class action settlement has been reached following allegations of market monopolization and price fixing by major telescope manufacturers. Brands like Celestron, Meade, Olivon, and Sky-Watcher are included. The settlement affects buyers in the U.S. who purchased telescopes between 2005 and 2023. Claims must be filed by May 20, 2025, as per r...
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NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know
NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...
