IRAS 2A: A Cosmic Laboratory Unraveling the Secrets of Star and Planet Formation In the vast expanses of the universe, nestled within the constellation of Perseus, lies a young protostar known as IRAS 2A. This celestial body has recently come into the limelight thanks to the groundbreaking observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope […]
Icy Asteroids: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Solar System For decades, asteroids have been relegated to the realm of science fiction as the menacing space rocks hurtling towards Earth. However, recent discoveries are revealing a far more intriguing reality. Icy asteroids, lurking in the fringes of our solar system, are emerging as time capsules holding […]
What is GN-z11 and why is it important? Gazing billions of light-years across the vast cosmic expanse, astronomers have encountered a celestial enigma: GN-z11. This exceptionally luminous galaxy stands as one of the brightest and most distant ever observed, existing a mere 430 million years after the Big Bang (roughly 3% of the universe’s current […]
Introduction NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has recently unveiled groundbreaking evidence pointing towards the presence of a neutron star at the heart of the SN 1987A supernova remnant. This discovery marks a significant milestone in the ongoing quest to understand the aftermath of core-collapse supernovae and the formation of compact objects like neutron stars or […]
JWST Unveils New Mysteries of Spiral Galaxies In the quest to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently marked a significant milestone. With its advanced capabilities, JWST has captured the most detailed and revealing images of spiral galaxies, providing astronomers and astrophysicists worldwide with unprecedented insights into these […]
Introduction NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) has been instrumental in unraveling the mysteries of the universe, providing us with groundbreaking observations and insights. In its relentless pursuit of knowledge, Webb has recently made a remarkable discovery in the Beta Pictoris System—a dusty ‘Cat’s Tail’ that has captivated the scientific community. This article delves into […]
The Crab Nebula, located in the Taurus constellation, is renowned as one of the most extensively studied celestial objects in the night sky. This extensive article will explore its discovery, characteristics, scientific significance, and cultural impact, in the field of astronomy. Discovery and Historical Background The Crab Nebula, known scientifically as Messier 1 (M1), was […]
Introduction NGC 346 is a captivating celestial object situated in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way galaxy. This star-forming region provides an invaluable look into the processes leading to star birth and the interactions between interstellar gas and radiation. It serves as a cosmic laboratory for a variety of phenomena […]
News: The gas between stars and galaxies was non-transparent in the early universe, and intense starlight could not penetrate it. However, 1 billion years after the great bang, the gas was entirely transparent. But what could be the possible reason for the gas being non-opaque? Why Were the Galaxies in the Early Universe Not Transparent? […]
News: Astronomers have detected the oldest known examples of complex organic molecules in the universe, a new study reports. These carbon-based molecules , called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, were found in an early galaxy that formed when the universe was only 10% of its current age. Lead author Justin Spilker, an astronomer from Texas A&M […]