Scientists have discovered a stellar system where the formation of planets might take place in dust and gas rings within a “warped circumstellar disc around multiple stars.”The presence of multiple … [Read more...] about Warped disc ‘torn apart by stars’ discovered in triple ‘Tatooine-like’ system
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NASA spots first possible ‘survivor’ planet hugging a white dwarf star
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the space agency’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope have been used to spot the first possible "survivor" planet hugging a white dwarf star.White … [Read more...] about NASA spots first possible ‘survivor’ planet hugging a white dwarf star
NASA chief says Venus is ‘one stop in our search for life’
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine described the planet Venus as “one stop in our search for life.”“Today, we are on the cusp of amazing discoveries that could tell us more about the possibility of … [Read more...] about NASA chief says Venus is ‘one stop in our search for life’
Baffling interstellar object ‘Oumuamua could be a ‘dust bunny’
Ever since its discovery in October 2017, researchers have speculated what the interstellar object 'Oumuamua is: an alien "light sail" from another civilization; it's made of something almost unheard … [Read more...] about Baffling interstellar object ‘Oumuamua could be a ‘dust bunny’
Get set for full corn moon: NASA’s top tips for skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat this week when the full corn moon lights up the sky.“The next full Moon will peak after midnight on Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2020, appearing ‘opposite’ the Sun (in … [Read more...] about Get set for full corn moon: NASA’s top tips for skywatchers
NASA picks 5 proposals for missions to understand the space environment
NASA last week announced that it has picked five proposals for concept studies of missions that will help improve our understanding of the Sun and the way it interacts with the Earth in space. The … [Read more...] about NASA picks 5 proposals for missions to understand the space environment
Hubble finds dead star in deep space that resulted in an orange shockwave
The Hubble Space Telescope has made some remarkable discoveries in its 30 years in space, including a flapping "bat shadow," summertime on Saturn and that the first stars and galaxies formed earlier … [Read more...] about Hubble finds dead star in deep space that resulted in an orange shockwave
NASA finds active ‘Star Wars’ galaxy in deep space
NASA has found an active galaxy far, far away that looks eerily reminiscent of a TIE fighter from "Star Wars."The galaxy, known as TXS 0128+554, is 500 million light-years away in the constellation … [Read more...] about NASA finds active ‘Star Wars’ galaxy in deep space
Mystery radio signal in deep space shows activity exactly when scientists expected
In June, astronomers discovered Fast Radio Burst 121102 had a 157-day repeating schedule. Right on schedule, scientists have detected activity from the mysterious radio signal.The findings, published … [Read more...] about Mystery radio signal in deep space shows activity exactly when scientists expected
Comet NEOWISE survived the sun intact, newly released image shows
A newly released image of the comet NEOWISE shows it survived its encounter with the sun intact.The image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on Aug. 8, shows the dust and gas coming out of the comet … [Read more...] about Comet NEOWISE survived the sun intact, newly released image shows
