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Astronomers Discover Massive Gas Outflow in Virgo Cluster Galaxy, Revealing Unique Insights into Universe’s Evolutionary Cycle

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – The interplay between outflows propelled by stellar feedback and the gas-star formation cycle holds a vital role in understanding cosmic phenomena. However, obtaining high-resolution data to elucidate the physics behind outflows is often challenging, as ideal study subjects are rare. A recent study led by a team of international astronomers has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the gas-star formation cycle within the Virgo cluster environment. Through the newly established VLT/MUSE extensive program MAUVE …

rare cosmic explosion to light up the night sky, offering amateur astronomers a dazzling show

Phoenix, Arizona – A rare astronomical event is set to unfold in the night sky within the next five months, offering amateur astronomers an extraordinary opportunity to witness a massive explosion in the constellation of Corona Borealis. Every 80 years, a binary star system located 3,000 light years away erupts in a spectacular display of light and energy. The two stars, a red giant and a white dwarf, engage in a deadly dance that culminates …

astronomers prepare for impending nova explosion in the sky

Astronomers in Pasadena, California are preparing for an upcoming nova explosion that could shed light on the mysteries of the universe. Nova explosions, which are sudden increases in brightness of a star, offer astronomers a unique opportunity to study stellar evolution. The event is expected to occur in the Andromeda galaxy, one of the closest to our own Milky Way. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology are closely monitoring the star they believe will …

Astronomers Capture Unprecedented View of Supernova Remnant N132D, Blasting Valuable Elements into Space

TOKYO, Japan – In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have captured an unprecedented view of the exploded star, supernova remnant N132D, located 160,000 light-years away. This star, which was 15 times bigger than our sun, exploded 3,000 years ago, blasting valuable elements like iron, calcium, sulfur, silicon, and argon into space. A powerful new observatory orbiting Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), in collaboration with NASA, detected the remnants of …