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This animation follows the gravitational wave and density changes in a simulated neutron star merger and compares them to measurements of a short gamma-ray burst observed by NASA'S Compton mission on July 11, 1991.
January 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This animation follows the gravitational wave and density changes in a simulated neutron star merger and compares them to measurements of a short gamma-ray burst observed by NASA'S Compton mission on July 11, 1991.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe studies the Sun's corona from just 4 million miles away. It uses tools like FIELDS and WISPR to analyze solar wind, plasma, and coronal ejections, converting data into sounds and images. Findings are sent to Earth for analysis during distant orbits.
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January 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
NASA's Parker Solar Probe studies the Sun's corona from just 4 million miles away. It uses tools like FIELDS and WISPR to analyze solar wind, plasma, and coronal ejections, converting data into sounds and images. Findings are sent to Earth for analysis during distant orbits.
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Not possible on a flat earth. 🥲
January 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Not possible on a flat earth. 🥲
This is not a painting or a Photoshop creation. It is a rare atmospheric phenomenon called Red Sprites, visible only under specific conditions, showcasing nature's hidden light show.
January 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is not a painting or a Photoshop creation. It is a rare atmospheric phenomenon called Red Sprites, visible only under specific conditions, showcasing nature's hidden light show.
An international team of researchers has detected a binary star orbiting close to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. It is the first time a stellar pair has been found in the vicinity of a supermassive black hole.
December 21, 2024 at 7:38 AM
An international team of researchers has detected a binary star orbiting close to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. It is the first time a stellar pair has been found in the vicinity of a supermassive black hole.
NGC 1365:
The center of the spiral galaxy NGC 1365 contains a supermassive black hole being fed by a steady stream of material.
The center of the spiral galaxy NGC 1365 contains a supermassive black hole being fed by a steady stream of material.
December 21, 2024 at 4:41 AM
NGC 1365:
The center of the spiral galaxy NGC 1365 contains a supermassive black hole being fed by a steady stream of material.
The center of the spiral galaxy NGC 1365 contains a supermassive black hole being fed by a steady stream of material.
ESO 137-001:
As the galaxy moves through space at 1.5 million miles per hour, it leaves not one but two tails behind it.
These tails trailing after ESO 137-001 are made of superheated gas that Chandra detects in X-rays (blue).
As the galaxy moves through space at 1.5 million miles per hour, it leaves not one but two tails behind it.
These tails trailing after ESO 137-001 are made of superheated gas that Chandra detects in X-rays (blue).
December 17, 2024 at 8:29 AM
ESO 137-001:
As the galaxy moves through space at 1.5 million miles per hour, it leaves not one but two tails behind it.
These tails trailing after ESO 137-001 are made of superheated gas that Chandra detects in X-rays (blue).
As the galaxy moves through space at 1.5 million miles per hour, it leaves not one but two tails behind it.
These tails trailing after ESO 137-001 are made of superheated gas that Chandra detects in X-rays (blue).
Kepler's Supernova Remnant:
The Kepler supernova remnant is the remains of a white dwarf that exploded after undergoing a thermonuclear explosion.
Credit:
Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Kepler supernova remnant is the remains of a white dwarf that exploded after undergoing a thermonuclear explosion.
Credit:
Chandra X-ray Observatory
December 8, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Kepler's Supernova Remnant:
The Kepler supernova remnant is the remains of a white dwarf that exploded after undergoing a thermonuclear explosion.
Credit:
Chandra X-ray Observatory
The Kepler supernova remnant is the remains of a white dwarf that exploded after undergoing a thermonuclear explosion.
Credit:
Chandra X-ray Observatory
Galactic Center:
The center of the Milky Way contains a supermassive black hole, superheated clouds of gas, massive stars, neutron stars, and much more.
The center of the Milky Way contains a supermassive black hole, superheated clouds of gas, massive stars, neutron stars, and much more.
December 4, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Galactic Center:
The center of the Milky Way contains a supermassive black hole, superheated clouds of gas, massive stars, neutron stars, and much more.
The center of the Milky Way contains a supermassive black hole, superheated clouds of gas, massive stars, neutron stars, and much more.
Magnificent view of a rocket launch 🚀
📸: John Kraus
📸: John Kraus
November 24, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Magnificent view of a rocket launch 🚀
📸: John Kraus
📸: John Kraus
The NGC 3576 Nebula
Credit & Copyright:
Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory), Macedon Ranges Observatory.
Credit & Copyright:
Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory), Macedon Ranges Observatory.
November 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM
The NGC 3576 Nebula
Credit & Copyright:
Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory), Macedon Ranges Observatory.
Credit & Copyright:
Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory), Macedon Ranges Observatory.
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) is a small dark nebula in Orion, near Alnitak in Orion's Belt, and part of the larger Orion molecular cloud complex.
Credits:
1. SPECULOOS Team/E. Jehin/ESO (1st image)
2. Jerry Lodriguss (2nd image)
Credits:
1. SPECULOOS Team/E. Jehin/ESO (1st image)
2. Jerry Lodriguss (2nd image)
November 23, 2024 at 4:01 AM
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) is a small dark nebula in Orion, near Alnitak in Orion's Belt, and part of the larger Orion molecular cloud complex.
Credits:
1. SPECULOOS Team/E. Jehin/ESO (1st image)
2. Jerry Lodriguss (2nd image)
Credits:
1. SPECULOOS Team/E. Jehin/ESO (1st image)
2. Jerry Lodriguss (2nd image)
How do you say "Black Hole" in your language? 🕳️👀
November 23, 2024 at 3:51 AM
How do you say "Black Hole" in your language? 🕳️👀
Captured by @urban.astrophotography on Instagram.
November 20, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Captured by @urban.astrophotography on Instagram.
The Heart and Soul Nebulae (IC 1805 and IC 1848) are stunning celestial objects that continue to captivate astrophotography enthusiasts.
This remarkable image, shared by @lowell_astro_geek on Instagram.
This remarkable image, shared by @lowell_astro_geek on Instagram.
November 19, 2024 at 4:02 PM
The Heart and Soul Nebulae (IC 1805 and IC 1848) are stunning celestial objects that continue to captivate astrophotography enthusiasts.
This remarkable image, shared by @lowell_astro_geek on Instagram.
This remarkable image, shared by @lowell_astro_geek on Instagram.
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius. Of all of the known planetary nebulae in the night sky, the Helix Nebula is one of the brightest, and closest to Earth.
November 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius. Of all of the known planetary nebulae in the night sky, the Helix Nebula is one of the brightest, and closest to Earth.
The Tadpole Galaxy
Also known as UGC 10214 and Arp 188, is a disrupted barred spiral galaxy located 420 million light-years from Earth in the northern constellation Draco.
Credit:
H. Ford (JHU), M. Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), G. Illingworth (UCO/Lick), ACS Science Team, ESA, NASA
Also known as UGC 10214 and Arp 188, is a disrupted barred spiral galaxy located 420 million light-years from Earth in the northern constellation Draco.
Credit:
H. Ford (JHU), M. Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), G. Illingworth (UCO/Lick), ACS Science Team, ESA, NASA
November 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM
The Tadpole Galaxy
Also known as UGC 10214 and Arp 188, is a disrupted barred spiral galaxy located 420 million light-years from Earth in the northern constellation Draco.
Credit:
H. Ford (JHU), M. Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), G. Illingworth (UCO/Lick), ACS Science Team, ESA, NASA
Also known as UGC 10214 and Arp 188, is a disrupted barred spiral galaxy located 420 million light-years from Earth in the northern constellation Draco.
Credit:
H. Ford (JHU), M. Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), G. Illingworth (UCO/Lick), ACS Science Team, ESA, NASA
Pillars of Creation. 💛✨
November 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Pillars of Creation. 💛✨
The Heart Nebula is an emission nebula, 7500 light years away from Earth and located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia.
November 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM
The Heart Nebula is an emission nebula, 7500 light years away from Earth and located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia.
The Beaver Moon rises on the night of November 15 as the last supermoon of 2024. This full moon, which may get its name from beavers preparing for winter, will appear slightly bigger and brighter than usual.
November 17, 2024 at 2:33 PM
The Beaver Moon rises on the night of November 15 as the last supermoon of 2024. This full moon, which may get its name from beavers preparing for winter, will appear slightly bigger and brighter than usual.
