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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Hubble completes the largest galactic mosaic of all-time

The comprehensive study of Andromeda reveals insights into star formation, dust lanes, and the distribution of stars within the galaxy.
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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

This newly discovered cloud is 3,400 times the mass of the Sun-and we almost missed it

The discovery of the Eos molecular cloud shows advancements in detecting celestial bodies using ultraviolet emissions instead of traditional carbon monoxide tracking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

Galaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
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fromColossal
5 months ago

A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning Detail

The James Webb Telescope provides unprecedented views of star formation in the Small Magellanic Cloud's NGC 602, revealing key characteristics of early universe conditions.
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fromFuturism
7 months ago

Scientists Spot Giant Black Hole Destroying Galaxy

A supermassive black hole is preventing the galaxy GS-10578 from forming new stars, effectively rendering it 'dead.'
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Hubble completes the largest galactic mosaic of all-time

The comprehensive study of Andromeda reveals insights into star formation, dust lanes, and the distribution of stars within the galaxy.
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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

This newly discovered cloud is 3,400 times the mass of the Sun-and we almost missed it

The discovery of the Eos molecular cloud shows advancements in detecting celestial bodies using ultraviolet emissions instead of traditional carbon monoxide tracking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

Galaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
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fromColossal
5 months ago

A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning Detail

The James Webb Telescope provides unprecedented views of star formation in the Small Magellanic Cloud's NGC 602, revealing key characteristics of early universe conditions.
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fromFuturism
7 months ago

Scientists Spot Giant Black Hole Destroying Galaxy

A supermassive black hole is preventing the galaxy GS-10578 from forming new stars, effectively rendering it 'dead.'
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Beast's environment: How a supermassive black hole shapes the fate of the Milky Way

Sagittarius A*'s rapid rotation reveals insights into its formation and growth primarily through accretion of surrounding materials.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
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fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Researchers spot largest black hole jets ever discovered

Supermassive black holes emit jets influencing their own galaxies and beyond, affecting star formation across immense distances.
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fromNasa
4 months ago

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
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fromFuturism
10 months ago

Something Strange Appears to Be Powering "Immortal" Stars at the Center of Our Galaxy

Stars in the Milky Way's center stay young by feeding off dark matter, defying typical aging processes.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Researchers spot largest black hole jets ever discovered

Supermassive black holes emit jets influencing their own galaxies and beyond, affecting star formation across immense distances.
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fromNasa
4 months ago

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
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fromFuturism
10 months ago

Something Strange Appears to Be Powering "Immortal" Stars at the Center of Our Galaxy

Stars in the Milky Way's center stay young by feeding off dark matter, defying typical aging processes.
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fromEngadget
11 months ago

NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observed

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the Clouds

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
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fromEngadget
11 months ago

NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observed

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the Clouds

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"

The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
fromBig Think
6 months ago
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What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?

The Universe, 13.8 billion years old, contains an estimated 6 to 20 trillion galaxies, with much of its star-formation history rooted in the past.
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"

The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
fromBig Think
6 months ago
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What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?

The Universe, 13.8 billion years old, contains an estimated 6 to 20 trillion galaxies, with much of its star-formation history rooted in the past.
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fromArs Technica
11 months ago

Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe's Euclid telescope are dazzling

Euclid space telescope creating a map to understand dark matter and dark energy.
fromInverse
1 year ago
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Whoa! The Webb Telescope Zoomed Way into the Iconic Horsehead Nebula

Astronomers use telescopes like JWST's MIRI and NIRCam to study the Horsehead Nebula and its chemistry for insights into star system formation.
fromEngadget
9 months ago
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Why an 'unexciting' galaxy could provide clues about the universe's evolution

The image of NGC 5238 reveals a dwarf irregular galaxy with a complex history of possible mergers and star formations.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

A prodigious transformation: A star has been born from the cold cosmic void

Stars have a beginning and an end, with a transformation process from cold material to an incandescent fireball taking millions of years.
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