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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 …

Magnetic Star Discovery Shines Bright in M82 Galaxy, Hinting at More Extraterrestrial Finds

London, England – An extraordinary explosion has led astronomers to make a groundbreaking discovery of the first magnetic star outside our galaxy, the Milky Way. The newly found magnetar, a dense remnant of a once luminous star with an incredibly strong magnetic field, has been identified in the galaxy M82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, located approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth. This discovery suggests the possibility of the existence of many more …

Amateur Astronomer Captures Rare Supernova Explosion in Pinwheel Galaxy

Los Angeles, California – Catching a supernova in action is a rare and challenging event in the world of astronomy. These explosive events, which mark the death of a massive star, are unpredictable and occur infrequently both within our Milky Way galaxy and in galaxies beyond. In fact, within the Milky Way, supernovae occur only about once a century, with the last observed event dating back to 1604. However, last year, a Japanese amateur astronomer …