Тег: Astronomy
The Milky Way’s heart shines over construction site of world’s largest telescope
Construction Milestone Reached for World's Largest Telescope Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope, the world's largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the dome's steel skeleton. The European...
Space photo of the week: NASA sees a ‘Platypus’ move on Jupiter’s moon Europa
Platypus Chaos Terrain on Europa: NASA's Latest Discovery NASA's Juno spacecraft captured a fascinating image of Europa, Jupiter's fourth-largest moon, during a close flyby on September 29, 2022. The image shows a feature nicknamed "the...
We’re About To Witness A Stellar Event Potentially First Recorded In A Medieval Manuscript
Once-In-A-Lifetime Stellar Event About to Unfold in the Night Sky Get ready to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event that may be recorded for the first time in a medieval manuscript. The stellar explosion...
Comet headed for Earth could become brighter than the stars later this year
Exciting Comet Approaching Earth Could Outshine Stars in the Night Sky A spectacular cosmic event is on the horizon as a comet named C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is making its way towards Earth....
ESA’s Euclid celebrates first science with sparkling cosmic views
Euclid's Unprecedented Images Unveil Cosmic Secrets ESA's Euclid space mission has recently released five groundbreaking new images of the Universe, showcasing its ability to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos. These images, part of Euclid's...
A comet approaching Earth could become brighter than the stars this fall
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsunchinshan-ATLAS May Outshine Stars This Fall Astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured an image of Comet C/2023 A3 Tsunchinshan-ATLAS on May 5, 2024, from Ceccano, Italy. This comet, discovered...
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth, Will Be Visible With Naked Eye
Stargazers Alert: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Grace the Skies in October 2024 In a rare celestial event, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) is set to make its closest approach to Earth on October 10, 2024. This comet,...
Lost photos suggest Mars’ mysterious moon Phobos may be a trapped comet in disguise
Mars' Moon Phobos: A Captured Comet? New research suggests that Mars' moon Phobos may actually be a comet, or at least part of one, that was captured by the Red Planet long ago. This theory...
Euclid Reveals a Universe of Orphan Stars
Euclid's Discovery Unveils a Universe of Orphan Stars A groundbreaking discovery by astronomers at the University of Nottingham has shed light on the origins of orphan stars in the universe. The study, set to be...
Today’s best photos: From a star nursery to ex-chancellors in Berlin
Stunning Images of Star Nursery Captured by Euclid Space Telescope The space telescope Euclid has recently released a breathtaking image of the star-forming region Messier 78, showcasing the central and brightest area that serves as...
Astronomers Just Calculated The Spin Speed of a Supermassive Black Hole
Scientists Calculate Spin Speed of Supermassive Black Hole A recent discovery by a team of astronomers led by astrophysicist Dheeraj Pasham of MIT has shed light on the spin speed of a supermassive black hole...
Newly discovered comet brightens, grows tail as it heads toward…
Newly Discovered Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Set to Brighten Night Skies in October A recently discovered comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is making its way towards Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye by October....