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First Light from Einstein Probe: A Supernova Remnant April 30, 2024
On 9 January 2024, the Einstein probe was launched, its mission to study the night sky in X-rays. The first image from the probe that explores the Universe in these energetic wavelengths has just been released. It shows Puppis A, the supernova remnant from a massive star that exploded 4,000 years ago. The image showed […]
Mark Thompson
Galaxies Evolved Surprisingly Quickly in the Early Universe April 29, 2024
Anyone familiar with astronomy will know that galaxies come in a fairly limited range of shapes, typically; spiral, elliptical, barred-spiral and irregular. The barred-spiral galaxy has been known to be a feature of the modern universe but a study from astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope has recently challenged that view. Following on observations using […]
Mark Thompson
How Knot Theory Can Help Spacecraft Can Change Orbits Without Using Fuel April 29, 2024
When a spacecraft arrives at its destination, it settles into an orbit for science operations. But after the primary mission is complete, there might be other interesting orbits where scientists would like to explore. Maneuvering to a different orbit requires fuel, limiting a spacecraft’s number of maneuvers. Researchers have discovered that some orbital paths allow […]
Nancy Atkinson
Another New Molecule Discovered Forming in Space April 29, 2024
The list of chemicals found in space is growing longer and longer. Astronomers have found amino acids and other building blocks of life on comets, asteroids, and even floating freely in space. Now, researchers have found another complex chemical to add to the list. The new chemical is known as 2-methoxyethanol (CH3OCH2CH2OH). It’s one of […]
Evan Gough
JWST Uses “Interferometry Mode” to Reveal Two Protoplanets Around a Young Star April 29, 2024
The JWST is flexing its muscles with its interferometry mode. Researchers used it to study a well-known extrasolar system called PDS 70. The goal? To test the interferometry mode and see how it performs when observing a complex target. The mode uses the telescope’s NIRISS (Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph) as an interferometer. It’s […]
Evan Gough