Tag: Space Observation
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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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Where the Universe’s Normal Matter Really Lives: Beyond Planets and Stars
The mystery of the missing baryons When we gauge the universe, we count normal matter in the form of baryons—the protons, neutrons and electrons that make up atoms. In the local universe, most of these baryons don’t reside in planets, stars or galaxies. They’re dispersed much more broadly, lurking in the vast spaces between galaxies.…
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Rare Cosmic Double Collision: Scientists Witness Unprecedented Event Near Eye of Sauron Star
Introduction: A Nearby Wondrous Skyshow Astronomers surveying a star system nicknamed the Eye of Sauron, just 25 light-years from Earth, have observed something entirely unexpected: the violent aftermath of not one, but two distinct collisions between rocky planetary building blocks. This rare sequence offers a unique glimpse into how planetary systems may assemble their worlds,…
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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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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…
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When will comet 3I/ATLAS be closest to Earth tonight? Experts pin the exact moment
Overview: Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been a source of fascination for skywatchers and scientists alike as it sails through our solar system. Although its closest pass to Earth is not a threat to our planet, it offers a rare chance to study a body from outside the solar system. Recent…
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Is It Natural? Understanding the Striking Protrusion on Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS
Introduction: A visitor from beyond the solar system When a visitor from another star system crosses our planetary neighborhood, scientists rush to gather data before the object speeds away. The interstellar comet labeled 3I/ATLAS has drawn particular attention as it approaches Earth, not only for its orbit but for a striking protrusion observed along its…
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Rare Lunar Impact Flash Footage: Ireland’s AOP Capture Makes History
Groundbreaking Footage from Armagh Observatory and Planetarium An experiment in celestial monitoring turned historic as an astronomer at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) captured what researchers believe could be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash from Ireland. The event, recorded by final-year PhD student Andrew Marshall-Lee, marks a milestone in the ongoing…
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Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS Breaks Apart: Stunning Telescope Images
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Near-Sun Passage Triggers Dramatic Change The comet designated C/2025 K1, also known as ATLAS, has become a striking example of how fragile icy wanderers can be when they venture close to the Sun. Discovered earlier this year, ATLAS has drawn the attention of astronomers and skywatchers alike as it made a…
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Watching the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Nov. 16 Live Telescope Stream
What’s happening on November 16 On November 16, astronomy fans have a rare chance to watch a true interstellar visitor through detailed telescope views. Comet 3I/ATLAS, identified as an object from outside our solar system, is speeding away from the Sun on an escape trajectory. The Virtual Telescope Project will host a livestream that lets…