Tag: Hubble Space Telescope
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Betelgeuse’s Secret Companion Finally Revealed: Meet Betelbuddy
Lonely Giant No More: Betelgeuse Has a Companionship Secret Betelgeuse, the brilliant red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder, has long captured the imagination of skywatchers. For decades, it has also intrigued scientists who suspected that this colossal star might not be alone. After years of careful observation and a rare window of opportunity, researchers from Carnegie…
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James Webb vs Hubble: Which Space Telescope Truly Changed Astronomy?
Introduction: Two Milestones in Space Observation The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope have both reshaped our understanding of the universe, but they do so in different ways. Hubble, launched in 1990, has been the workhorse of visible-light astronomy for over three decades. James Webb, launched more recently, is designed to…
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James Webb vs Hubble: Which Telescope Changes Astronomy
Introduction: Two Titans of Space Observation In the realm of astronomy, few topics spark as much excitement as the rivalry and collaboration between the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope. Each telescope was built with different scientific goals in mind, and together they provide a more complete picture of the cosmos.…
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Hubble Delivers Stunning N11 View from the Large Magellanic Cloud
Hubble’s October 7, 2025 Spotlight: A Cosmic Snapshot of N11 On October 7, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope offered the astronomy community and the public a compelling glimpse into one of the Large Magellanic Cloud’s most active star-forming regions: N11. This image is more than a pretty picture. It’s a window into how stars are…
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How the Lights Were Switched On at the Cosmic Dawn: Dwarf Galaxies as the Hidden Fireflies
The Spark That Shaped the Early Universe For decades, scientists have wondered what finally lifted the Universe out of its fog of neutral hydrogen during the cosmic dawn. A new wave of observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope suggests the answer lies in the smallest galaxies imaginable: ultra-faint dwarf…
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White Dwarf Feasts on Pluto-like World, Hinting at Icy Exoplanets
A White Dwarf and an Ice-World Snack Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have identified a white dwarf star—an ultra-dense, compact stellar remnant—that appears to have consumed an icy body resembling Pluto. The finding, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, provides a striking clue about the kinds of frozen material that exist…
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The Sunward Glow of 3I/ATLAS: A Hubble Insight
Introduction to 3I/ATLAS The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers since its discovery. This intriguing celestial body, known for its elongated shape and composition, has provided a wealth of information about the characteristics of interstellar objects. A recent analysis, which I co-authored with my colleague Eric Keto, presents a striking observation of its sunlight glow…
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Unveiling the Sunward Glow of 3I/ATLAS in Hubble’s Lens
Introduction to 3I/ATLAS 3I/ATLAS, also known as the interstellar object, has recently come under the spotlight due to a fascinating analysis of its characteristics as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope. This object is the second known interstellar visitor to our solar system, and its study offers profound insights into the nature of celestial bodies…
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The Fascinating Glow of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
Introduction to 3I/ATLAS The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, first detected in 2017, has intrigued astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. As the first known interstellar object to pass through our solar system, it provides a rare glimpse into the conditions of other star systems. This remarkable object has recently caught the attention of researchers due to new…
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Unveiling NGC 7456: Hubble’s Stunning Spiral Galaxy Discovery
Introduction to NGC 7456 On September 11, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a breathtaking image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7456. This galaxy, located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo, showcases the incredible capabilities of Hubble and provides astronomers with valuable insights into the universe. The Beauty of Spiral Galaxies Spiral…