Tag: Astronomy
New Title: Study Reveals Moon May Be Older Than Previously Believed
Study Shows Moon May Be Older Than Previously BelievedA groundbreaking new study published in the journal Nature has rocked the scientific community with its...
Unveiling Spiral Arms in Infrared: Webb’s Discovery
Unveiling Spiral Arms in Infrared: Webb's DiscoveryIn a groundbreaking discovery by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, the spiral galaxy NGC 2090, nestled in...
The History of Earth’s Rotation: Has a Day Always Been 24 Hours Long?
Earth's rotation is a fundamental aspect of our planet that has changed over time. According to experts like Sarah Millholland from MIT and Konstantin...
2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics Awarded to ERC Grant Recipient Sara Seager
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters recently announced the winners of the 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics. Among the eight new Kavli Prize...
Unveiling Echoes of Flares from Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole
The supermassive black hole in the center of our Milky Way Galaxy, known as Sagittarius A* (or Sgr A*), may seem quiet, but it...
Rare Celestial Event: Witness the Birth of a New Star in the Night Sky
A rare celestial event is expected to occur in the night sky anytime between now and September, as astronomers anticipate the birth of a...
Chandra Mission: NASA Explores Habitability of Exoplanets
NASA's Chandra Mission is delving into the habitability of exoplanets by studying stars near the Sun to determine if they could support life. By...
Construction Ready: Giant Magellan Telescope Enclosure
In June 2024, the Giant Magellan Telescope's enclosure passed its final design review and is now ready for construction in Chile. The 65-meter-tall enclosure...
Strawberry Moon: NASA Reveals Next Full Moon Date
The next full Moon is called the Strawberry Moon, and it will be visible on Friday evening, June 21, 2024. The Maine Farmer's Almanac...
Stunning Galactic View from Hubble Telescope Despite Recent Hardware Malfunction
The Hubble Space Telescope recently shared a breathtaking image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 3059, located 57 million light-years away from Earth. This...