Tag: Cosmic Jets
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Cosmic Fireballs Recreated at CERN to Hunt Gamma Rays
Introduction: Bringing Cosmic Fire to the Laboratory In a groundbreaking study, researchers at CERN have recreated cosmic fireballs—phenomenal jets of superheated plasma and gas—within a controlled Earth-based setting. The goal is to understand why certain high-energy gamma rays appear to go missing when these extreme jets interact with surrounding matter and magnetic fields. By simulating…
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Finnish Astronomers Capture First-Ever Image of Two Supermassive Black Holes Orbiting Each Other in OJ287
Groundbreaking discovery: a visual confirmation of a cosmic ballet In a landmark achievement for astronomy, Finnish researchers have produced the first-ever radio image showing two supermassive black holes (SMBHs) orbiting each other. The partner SMBHs reside at the heart of the bright quasar OJ287, roughly 5 billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer. The…
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Enormous Star Jets
Introduction to the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos since its launch. With its powerful instruments and ability to capture detailed images of celestial phenomena, the JWST continues to unveil secrets of the universe. One of its latest and most striking discoveries is a…
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Massive Star Ejects Twin Jets Captured by James Webb Telescope
Introduction to the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. Launched with the mission to explore the cosmos in unprecedented detail, JWST is providing scientists with captivating images and data that were previously unattainable. One of its latest discoveries features a massive star on the…
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Astronomers Capture Stunning Images of Star Birth Jets
Introduction to Star Formation in the Milky Way In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of Japanese astronomers has successfully captured clear images of jets and outflows from a young star, located an astonishing 26,000 light years away in the Milky Way. This remarkable discovery offers unprecedented insights into the complex processes of star formation. Understanding…