Tag: infrared astronomy
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James Webb telescope spies a monstrous molecular cloud shrouded in mystery – Space photo of the week
Overview: A New Look at Sagittarius B2 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has offered astronomers a rare glimpse into one of the Milky Way’s most enigmatic nurseries: the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud. Known for its colossal size, dense dust, and rich chemistry, Sgr B2 sits in the galaxy’s dusty heart and has long been…
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Which NASA Observatory Just Finished Its First Sky Map?
Space.com Headlines Crossword Quiz: A Weekend Sky Mission Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. The brief crossword-style headline challenge for the week of December 22, 2025, asks a central question about a landmark achievement in NASA’s current fleet of observatories: which NASA observatory just completed its…
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SPHEREx Completes Its First Sky Map: A New Cosmic Window
Introduction: A Milestone in Space Observation NASA’s SPHEREx telescope has achieved a landmark feat by completing its first map of the entire sky. Launched in March with a mission to survey the cosmos in near-infrared light, SPHEREx is providing a fresh, all-sky dataset that promises to enhance our understanding of the universe—from the origins of…
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Unprecedented Celestial Collision Event Detected Near Eye of Sauron Star: A 25-Light-Year Groundbreaking View
A Close-Up View of a Nearby Cosmic Drama In a discovery that reads like a headline from a science fiction novel, scientists tracking a nearby star—nicknamed the Eye of Sauron for its distinctive glow—have witnessed an unprecedented celestial event. Located just 25 light-years from Earth, the star is not only a beacon for exoplanet searches…
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Scientists witness unprecedented celestial collision aftermath near the Eye of Sauron star, 25 light-years away
Unprecedented celestial event near the Eye of Sauron star Astronomers tracking a nearby sun-like star nicknamed the “Eye of Sauron” have reported a striking and previously unseen phenomenon: the violent aftermath of two separate collisions between rocky planetary building blocks. Located roughly 25 light-years from Earth, this star offers a rare glimpse into the chaotic…
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Virgil Galaxy Metamorphosis: JWST Captures Cosmic Beast
Introduction: A Galaxy That Becomes a Beast In a spectacle that feels pulled from a science fiction storyboard, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has brought a galaxy nicknamed “Virgil” into the spotlight. Scientists describe its appearance as a dramatic Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation on a cosmic scale, where a seemingly ordinary spiral galaxy shifts into a…
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Virgil: The James Webb Telescope’s Stunning Cosmic Metamorphosis
Intro: A New Cosmic Chameleon Emerges The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again pushed the boundaries of astronomical storytelling by turning a distant galaxy, nicknamed Virgil, into a living case study of dramatic morphological transformation. In a recent set of observations, the telescope captured moments that read like a celestial Jekyll and Hyde…
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Virgil the Cosmic Behemoth: JWST Watches a Galaxy Transform from Quiescent to Monster
Introduction: A Galaxy that Marries Mystery and Magnitude In a display that feels straight out of a sci‑fi storyboard, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed a galaxy nicknamed “Virgil” performing a dramatic, almost Jekyll-and Hyde–like transformation. From a relatively placid disk to a towering, dynamically charged beast of a galaxy, Virgil delivers a…
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JWST Detects Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Racing Through Cosmic Owl Galaxies at 2.2 Million mph
Overview: A Black Hole on the Run The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered a phenomenon that sounds almost science fiction: a supermassive black hole, millions of times the mass of the Sun, speeding through a cluster of galaxies known as the Cosmic Owl. Researchers say the object is moving at an astonishing 2.2…
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JWST Detects Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Carving Through Cosmic Owl Galaxies at Unthinkable Speed
Researchers Uncover a Mind-Boggling Phenomenon In a discovery that sounds almost surreal, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a runaway supermassive black hole speeding through a cluster of galaxies nicknamed the “Cosmic Owl.” This behemoth is estimated to be about 10 million solar masses, hurtling through space at an astonishing 2.2 million miles…