Astronomers Discover ‘Farout’ Dwarf Planet at Edge of Our Solar System ExtremeTech Our simplistic nine-planet view of the solar system was shattered years ago when scientists learned Pluto was not unique in the outer solar system. We have …
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Where's the methane, Mars? – Astronomy Magazine
Where’s the methane, Mars? Astronomy Magazine Scientists first detected traces of methane gas on Mars years ago, and it was exciting because the compound is a sign of life here on Earth. But a European …
What LIGO Teaches Us About Black Holes – SkyandTelescope.com
What LIGO Teaches Us About Black Holes SkyandTelescope.com The rising count of gravitational-wave events is giving us a new look at a once-invisible population of black holes.
Astronomers have found the most distant dwarf planet in the solar sys – Astronomy Magazine
Astronomers have found the most distant dwarf planet in the solar sys Astronomy Magazine An ambitious team of astronomers has discovered the most “far out” object ever observed in our solar system. The object, a pink dwarf planet called 2018 VG18…
Astronomical insights from visiting prof – Otago Daily Times
Astronomical insights from visiting prof Otago Daily Times An audience at Otago Museum yesterday was treated to a journey through galaxies by Michigan State University astronomy and astrophysics professor and …
Astronomers just found the most distant object in our solar system, so they named it 'Farout' – Mother Nature Network
Astronomers just found the most distant object in our solar system, so they named it ‘Farout’ Mother Nature Network A slow-moving distant object in our solar system dubbed “Farout” is about 120 astronomical units away, or around 11160000000 miles.
Where's the methane, Mars? – Astronomy Magazine
Where’s the methane, Mars? Astronomy Magazine Scientists first detected traces of methane gas on Mars years ago, and it was exciting because the compound is a sign of life here on Earth. But a European …
Riccardo Giacconi, Nobel laureate known as the father of X-ray astronomy, dies at 87 – Albuquerque Journal
Riccardo Giacconi, Nobel laureate known as the father of X-ray astronomy, dies at 87 Albuquerque Journal Riccardo Giacconi, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who was known as the founder of X-ray astronomy, a discipline credited with opening a new window into the…
Planets? Who needs 'em! A massive star is forming a companion instead – Astronomy Magazine
Planets? Who needs ’em! A massive star is forming a companion instead Astronomy Magazine The universe is full of surprises, and a colossal young star has been hiding a stellar one. While observing infant star MM 1a, astronomers found that its…
Despite concerns, space junk continues to clutter Earth orbit – Astronomy Magazine
Despite concerns, space junk continues to clutter Earth orbit Astronomy Magazine Humans have a tendency to litter wherever we go. Whether it’s the local park, a music festival, or Mt. Everest, we’re just not good at cleaning up after ourselves.