Eagle Nebula – a diffuse emission nebula
The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16 or M16, is a diffuse emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens. It is part of a…
Astronomy
Research Reveals how Enceladus Ejects Particles From the Oceans Beneath Its Surface
Astronomers have regarded Enceladus, the sixth largest of Saturn’s 83 moons, as one of the more intriguing bodies in our solar system despite its comparatively…
Double Helix Nebula – a Gaseous Nebula
The Double Helix Nebula is a celestial structure that was discovered in 2007 by astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope. It is located in the…
Crescent Nebula – an Emission Nebula
The Crescent Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 5000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. It is a striking emission nebula located in…
Starry Tail describes the Evolution of a Dwarf Galaxy
The study of dwarf galaxies has been crucial in advancing our understanding of galaxy evolution. Starry tails, or the diffuse stellar streams that emanate from…
Unexpected Evidence Suggestions Dark Energy Origin Is From Black Holes
Even when compared to the size of their host galaxies, black holes today are far larger than they were nine billion years ago, according to…
In Our Solar System, a New Ring System has been Discovered
The four gas giants in our Solar System – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – all have ring systems. Saturn’s rings are the most well-known…
Hubble Measures the Mass of a Single White Dwarf Directly
The Hubble Space Telescope is primarily an optical telescope and it observes the universe by capturing light from distant objects. It is not capable of…
Galactic Immigration Traces discovered in the Andromeda Galaxy
If there were to be footprints of galactic immigration uncovered in the Andromeda galaxy, this would be a significant discovery in the field of astronomy…
A New Spoke Season at Saturn is First Observed by Hubble
Spokes are radial markings that can appear on Saturn’s rings and are believed to be caused by the interaction between Saturn’s magnetic field and charged…
The First Robotic Telescope Network, Spread Across five Continents, is Set Up
The first network of robotic telescopes with stations on five continents, the BOOTES Network (Burst Observer and Optical Transient Exploring System), has been deployed by…
Sh2-155 – a Diffuse Nebula
Sh2-155 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It is also known as the Cave Nebula due to its distinctive shape that resembles…
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