Tag: Radio Astronomy
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First Radio Signal from 3I/ATLAS: Evidence of Hydroxyl Radical Absorption Detected by MeerKAT
Overview: A Historic Radio Signal from 3I/ATLAS In a milestone for radio astronomy, MeerKAT, the 13.5-meter-diameter radio telescope operated by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, reports the first radio absorption signal from the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. The signal indicates the presence of hydroxyl radicals (OH) along the line of sight to this enigmatic object,…
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TMC-1 Molecule Census: 100+ Interstellar Molecules Found
Unveiling the Chemical Richness of Taurus Cloud-1 In a landmark study, researchers examined the Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 (TMC-1), a cold interstellar cloud where sunlike stars are born, and identified more than 100 distinct molecules. This molecular census—cited as 102 unique species in the published work—surpasses the diversity found in any other known interstellar cloud. The…
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Taurus Cloud Study Uncovers 100+ Molecules: A Milestone in Interstellar Chemistry
Overview: A Deep Look into Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 In a landmark effort to map the chemical richness of the cosmos, researchers focused on the Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 (TMC-1), a calm, cold region in space where sunlike stars take shape. Using some of the world’s most sensitive radio telescopes, the team has identified more than 100…
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Taurus Cloud Study Reveals 100+ Interstellar Molecules: A Landmark in Space Chemistry
Overview: A Deep Dive into TMC-1’s Rich Chemistry The Taurus Molecular Cloud-1 (TMC-1) has revealed an unprecedented chemical bounty, with researchers identifying more than 100 distinct molecules floating in its frigid interstellar gas. Utilizing cutting-edge radio astronomy, the study expands our understanding of the chemical conditions that precede the birth of stars and planets. The…
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Rogue Black Hole Produces Record Radio Blast in Tidal Disruption Event AT 2024tvd
A rogue black hole shatters expectations with a standout tidal disruption event In a discovery that reshapes our understanding of where supermassive black holes can lurk and how they behave, an international team led by Dr. Itai Sfaradi and Prof. Raffaella Margutti of the University of California, Berkeley, identified the first tidal disruption event (TDE)…
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Rogue Black Hole Delivers Record Radio Blast: A TDE Off Galaxy Core
Overview: A rogue black hole and a star’s dramatic fate Astronomers have recorded a landmark tidal disruption event (TDE) that defies typical expectations: a supermassive black hole shredding a star while sitting far from the heart of its host galaxy. The event, designated AT 2024tvd, produced the brightest and fastest-changing radio signals ever observed from…
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Rogue black hole radio burst reshapes TDE physics worldwide
A rogue black hole produces a record-breaking radio signal An international team of astronomers, led by Dr. Itai Sfaradi and Prof. Raffaella Margutti, reported a breakthrough observation: the first tidal disruption event (TDE) to emit bright radio signals far from a galaxy’s core. Named AT 2024tvd, the event showcases the fastest-changing radio emission ever recorded…
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New Images Reveal Two Black Holes in Tight Orbit Around OJ287 and a Wagging Tail Jet
Groundbreaking Image Confirms Two Black Holes in Orbit Around OJ287 A global team of researchers has captured the first resolved image showing two black holes circling one another at the heart of the quasar OJ287. Quasars are among the universe’s brightest beacons, powered by supermassive black holes devouring surrounding gas and dust. The findings, published…
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Two Black Holes in Orbit: Images of the OJ287 Quasar
Explaining Quasars and the Mystery of OJ287 Quasars are among the most luminous and energetic objects in the universe. Their extraordinary brightness stems from supermassive black holes at galactic centers feasting on surrounding gas and dust. As material is heated to extreme temperatures while spiraling inward, it radiates across the electromagnetic spectrum, outshining the entire…
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Two Black Holes Locked in a Death Spiral Imaged in Stunning First
Groundbreaking Image Shows Dual Black Holes in a Cosmic Dance In a landmark achievement for astronomy, scientists have for the first time directly imaged the distinct jets emanating from two black holes in a known binary system. The pair sits at the heart of the quasar OJ 287, a galaxy located about 3.5 billion light-years…