NGC 3603 – a nebula situated in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm
NGC 3603 is a nebula located in the Carina-Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way, around 20,000 light-years from Earth. It is an open star cluster…
Astronomy
For The First Time, the Formation of Three Heavy Elements Has Been Observed
The synthesis of three heavy elements in the aftermath of a gamma-ray burst (GRB) has been witnessed for the first time, helping to fill in…
There Was no Fire on Earth for Billions of Years
The only planet we know of that has ever had a fire is Earth. While there may be volcanoes erupting boiling lava on Venus’s surface,…
Building a Spacecraft to Deorbit the International Space Station is Deemed ‘Not Optional,’ According to a NASA Safety Panel
A safety panel emphasized the need of successfully deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) after it retires in 2030, warning of a catastrophic reentry through…
A New Perspective On All Objects In The Universe
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have generated the most comprehensive depiction of the history of the cosmos ever created. The research also sheds…
NGC 371 – an open cluster 200,000 light-years away
NGC 371, commonly known as Hodge 53, is an open cluster 200,000 light-years (61,320 pc) distant in the Tucana constellation’s Small Magellanic Cloud. It is…
The Lost Continent Argoland was Discovered 155 Million Years After It Split From Australia
Geologists estimate that a 5,000-kilometer (3,107-mile) long slice of land known as Argoland split off from Western Australia some 155 million years ago, but what…
Looking for Concentrated Biosignatures in an Ancient Mars Mud Lake
A significant discovery by a multinational team led by Alexis Rodriguez of the Planetary Science Institute has revealed evidence of sedimentary plains generated by aquifer…
The Galactic Star Lab Provides Insight Into The Sun’s Future
The most massive stars in the universe die in supernovae, which are tremendous explosions that rip them apart. But for lesser-known stars, their lives finish…
R136a1 – one of the most massive and luminous stars
R136a1 (short for RMC 136a1) is one of the most massive and bright stars known, with a mass of 196 M and a luminosity of…
Is a Large Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Cause for Concern?
The recordings were made by the European Space Agency Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite on September 16, 2023, as part of the EU’s environmental monitoring program. According…
BAT99-98 – a star in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The star BAT99-98 is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It’s in the 30 Doradus nebula, near the R136 cluster. It is one of the…
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