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Top 10 space stories of 2023
Before researchers could open OSIRIS-REx’s TAGSAM sample collector, they first had to gather and catalog the copious “bonus” material outside the canister, whose still-sealed lid is shown here. Credit: NASA/Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebersold New tools and techniques can be transformative. Last year proved this time and again, as researchers took the first picture of…
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Astronomers spot ancient quasar killing its galaxy’s star formation at the dawn of time
For the first time ever, astronomers have spotted an ancient supermassive black hole killing a galaxy’s star formation at the dawn of the universe. The striking cosmic scene, made just 900 million years after the Big Bang, confirms theoretical predictions that extremely luminous black holes, called quasars, douse star formation by spitting out high-speed torrents…
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Astronomers witness 18 ravenous black holes ripping up and devouring stars
It’s a cosmic jungle out there for stars that venture too close to black holes. A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found 18 new examples of black holes that are ripping apart stars and feasting upon their remains. This result more than doubles the number of gruesome, star-shredding Tidal Disruption Events (TDEs)…
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The best telescopes for deep space
A colorful shot of the Orion Nebula, created by blending multiple sets of long exposures. Credit: Alan Dyer Note: This post contains affiliate links. When you buy a product through the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Are you ready to explore the distant galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters that speckle the…
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6 Great Space Images in January
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Amazing New Images of 19 Distant Spiral Galaxies
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning new series of near- and mid-infrared images that depict 19 nearby spiral galaxies in vivid detail. The achievement, part of the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) project, provides a level of clarity and detail in the new imagery that offers astronomers…
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What you can look forward to at annual gathering of astronomers
Bengaluru will host the largest annual gathering of astronomers from India when the 42nd meeting of the Astronomical Society of India will be held in the capital of Karnataka. According to the Astronomical Society of India, scientific discourses focussing on the Sun, planets, black holes and beyond will be held from January 31 to February…
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Comets, meteors and supermoons: A star-gazer’s guide to 2024
A supermoon rises over Auckland in May 2021. Two supermoon events are due this year in September and October. Photo / Michael Craig Comets, conjunctions, meteors and supermoons: there’s plenty on the calendar to keep stargazers busy in 2024. Science reporter Jamie Morton looks at the year’s highlights in space and astronomy. Launches and fly-bys…
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Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology hosts panel discussion
The panel discussion witnessed the active participation of a distinguished delegation representing the NASA, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and its Consulate General in Dubai. Photo credit: WAM In a significant stride towards fostering knowledge and awareness in the realm of space exploration, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), affiliated…
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Sharjah and NASA discuss future of space exploration
The SAASST conducted a panel discussion titled: ‘The Future of Space Collaboration: Preparing the Next Generation for Deep Space Exploration’. Gulf Today, Staff Reporter Stemming from its keenness to fostering collaboration with various institutions and companies specialising in space and astronomy, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), an affiliate of the…
