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Northwestern University Scientists Locate a Hidden Star

Every star we see with the naked eye in the night sky is bigger and brighter than the one that’s sustaining life on Earth: our beloved Sun. There are so many stars in the Universe that we cannot count them,…

June 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Were Stunned About Peculiar Spiral Object Near the Milky Way Galaxy’s Core

Most probably, astronomers will never get to learn everything about our Milky Way galaxy, although they probably wouldn’t be willing to admit it. The core of our galaxy is perhaps the most intriguing part, as that’s the place where the…

June 21, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

White Dwarfs Can Slow Down Their Own Rate of Aging via Hydrogen Burning

White dwarfs continue to amaze astronomers and teach us all that there is so much more to learn about these objects. Astronomy is an incredibly vast field, and when it comes to white dwarfs, dozens of books can be written.…

September 7, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

For the First Time, Supernova Emerges After Stellar Collision

Supernovae are indeed amazing cosmic events, as they can compete even with entire galaxies in brightness and size. Although they’re mainly destructive, representing the explosion itself of stars, supernovae can even lead to the birth of other stars due to…

September 4, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Sun Is Unusually Calm At This Moment, New Research Revealed

A new study argues that in comparison to other stars, our Sun is quite calm. The Sun was compared with hundreds of similar stars, and many of them appear to be considerably stronger. It might be possible that the Sun…

May 2, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Scientists Believe That Exoplanets Orbiting Two Stars Lead To Misaligned Orbits

The exoplanets are a new subject to study that would bring the humanity one step closer to understand the mystery of the Universe. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is currently studying the outer space to determine whether exotic exoplanets that…

April 13, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

New Interstellar Gas Clouds Mapping Revealed Extreme Star Formation

A team of astronomers has conducted a new survey that reveals valuable information about the mechanics behind the formation of stars. It is well-known that stars like the Sun form in regions were interstellar gas clouds are present. These clouds…

March 24, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

This Dwarf Star Possesses Elements for All Times

Dwarf star only 200 light-years away from our planet possesses all the elements for ensuring life. The white dwarf star identified in the constellation Bootes maintains an atmosphere full of carbon and nitrogen, and even the components for water. Researchers…

December 16, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Supermassive Black Hole In The Milky Way Made A Star Go Rogue

In the middle of the Milky Way, there is a supermassive black hole which generates an extraordinary gravitational pull. The forces generated by these supermassive black holes are so intense that they can absorb light, and it was believed that…

July 31, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0