Tag: Hubble Space Telescope
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Astronomers Detect Celestial Wake from Betelgeuse’s Companion Star
New Insights from a Stellar Mystery Astronomers have long studied Betelgeuse, the iconic red supergiant in Orion, to understand the late stages of massive star evolution. In a surprising twist, recent multi-year observations from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, alongside ground-based telescopes at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory and Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, reveal…
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Giant Cosmic ‘Sandwich’: The Largest Planet-Forming Disk Ever Seen
Introduction: A celestial marvel named Dracula’s Chivito The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a stunning new image of a protoplanetary disk around a single star that dwarfs all known counterparts. Officially designated IRAS 23077+6707, this extraordinary structure has earned the nickname Dracula’s Chivito, a nod to its dramatic appearance and the starry appetite of researchers…
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Giant Cosmic ‘Sandwich’: The Largest Planet-Forming Disk Seen in IRAS 23077+6707
Introduction: A Cosmic Sandwich Lived in Light In the vastness of space, a distant star has gifted astronomers with one of the most striking portraits of planet formation to date. The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular image of a protoplanetary disk around the star IRAS 23077+6707, affectionately nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito.” This dusty disk…
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Hubble Spies Wake of Betelgeuse’s Hidden Companion Star
Introduction: Betelgeuse’s Hidden Neighbor Emerges Betelgeuse, the bright red supergiant in Orion, has long fascinated astronomers. Its sheer size and proximity offer a unique laboratory to study stellar physics as it breathes, sheds mass, and evolves toward a dramatic finale. In a recent observation campaign, the Hubble Space Telescope captured subtle clues—an intriguing wake trailing…
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Hubble Sees Wake of Hidden Companion around Betelgeuse: A New Clue About the Red Supergiant
New Hubble Observations Hint at a Hidden Companion The Hubble Space Telescope has captured striking clues suggesting a hidden companion star is orbiting Betelgeuse, the famed red supergiant in the constellation Orion. While Betelgeuse is already a beacon for scientists and stargazers alike, this newest discovery points to a more complex neighborhood around the star…
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Hubble Unveils Starless Dark Matter Cloud Near Messier Galaxy
Hubble Makes a Groundbreaking Discovery In a striking result from the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have identified a new kind of cosmic object: a cloud composed of dark matter and gas that contains no stars. Located roughly 14 million light-years from Earth, this starless cloud sits on the outer fringe of a nearby spiral galaxy…
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Hubble’s New Discovery: A Starless Cloud of Dark Matter and Gas Sparks Excitement
A Striking New Object Emerges from Hubble’s Lens In a landmark observation, the Hubble Space Telescope has identified a novel type of cosmic object: a diffuse cloud composed of dark matter and gas that shows no signs of star formation. Located about 14 million light-years away, this enigmatic structure sits at the outskirts of the…
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N159: A Massive Stellar Nursery in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Introduction: A Milky Way Companion’s Brilliant Nursery Among the countless wonders cataloged by the Hubble Space Telescope, N159 stands out as one of the most massive and actively star-forming clouds in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Located about 160,000 light-years away in the Dorado constellation, this colossal star-forming region offers a vivid glimpse into how…
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Hubble Captures Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star
Witnessing Cosmic Collisions: A Milestone for planetary science In a historic moment for astronomy, the Hubble Space Telescope, operated through a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), recorded dramatic collisions in a nearby planetary system. The target star, Fomalhaut, has long intrigued scientists due to its prominent debris disk and potential planet-forming…
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Hubble Captures Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star Fomalhaut
A Historic Look at a Distant Debris Disk In a landmark observation, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has documented direct evidence of catastrophic asteroid-like collisions in a nearby planetary system. The star, Fomalhaut, is a well-known bright beacon about 25 light-years away in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. For decades, astronomers have studied the debris disk surrounding…