DP Leonis – a Binary Star System
The binary star system DP Leonis is located in the equatorial constellation of Leo. It is not part of the Leo constellation shape, but it…
Astronomy
Small Stars have Similar Dynamics to Our Sun, which is Important for the Habitability of Planets
According to Rice University researchers, stars spread around the galaxy may be more alike than previously imagined. Rice scientists have discovered that “cool” stars like…
CM Draconis – an Eclipsing Binary System
CM Draconis is an eclipsing binary system located 47 light-years distant in the constellation Draco (the Dragon). This system consists of two eclipsing mid-M dwarfs…
NN Serpentis – an Eclipsing Envelope Binary System
NN Serpentis is a binary system with an eclipsing post-common envelope located approximately 1670 light-years distant. It’s a White Dwarf, by the way. It was…
Magnetar’s Immense Explosion Reveals High-Frequency Oscillations for First Time
The GRB 200415A magnetar explosion produced more energy in less than a tenth of a second than the Sun does in 100,000 years. Astronomers noticed…
JWST Has Partially Deployed Its Sunshields And Could Double Planned Mission Length
Much of the globe exhaled a sigh of relief after the JWST’s successful launch on Christmas Day. However, there is still a long way to…
Elon Musk Says His Starlink Satellites Aren’t Clogging Up Space
Elon Musk has rebuffed concerns that his Starlink satellite mega-constellations are taking up too much interplanetary real estate. Musk claims that there is still plenty…
HW Virginis – an Eclipsing Binary System
HW Virginis, abbreviated HW Vir, is an eclipsing binary system (of the Algol type) located in the constellation of Virgo, approximately 563 light-years away based…
HD 13931 – a Sun-like Star
HD 13931 is a Sun-like star in the constellation Andromeda, located in the northern hemisphere. It has 1.3 times the mass of the Sun and…
Hubble’s Successor, JWST, Successfully Launched into Space
The JWST has finally reached orbit after a 14-year journey. The space telescope is currently the most powerful and biggest ever launched. At 7:20 a.m.…
China Reports Elon Musk’s Starlink to UN after Claims Satellites Almost Hit Its Space Station
China’s space agency claims that its space station was obliged to take evasive measures on two occasions this year to escape hit by Elon Musk’s…
Bringing Life to the Stars by Interstellar Travel
The possibility of interstellar travel is no longer confined to science fiction but has appeared tantalizingly on the horizon. Although we may not see it…
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