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X-ray radiation from black holes explained

Monday, August 26, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Using detailed supercomputer simulations, researchers at the University of Helsinki modeled the interactions between radiation, plasma, and magnetic fields around black holes. It was found that the chaotic movements, or turbulence, caused by the magnetic fields heat the local plasma and make it radiate. Focus on the X-ray radiation from accretion disks A black hol...

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Brightest nova in generations free webinar by Brad Schaefer

Friday, August 9, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

On August 17, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. Philippine Standard Time (9:30 a.m. EDT), the ALP Astronomy Expert Series will feature an online talk by Dr. Brad Schaefer, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Louisiana State University. Dr. Schaefer will discuss the highly anticipated explosion of the recurrent nova T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), an event that is expecte...

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Rubin Observatory secondary mirror installed

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 3.5-meter secondary mirror has been successfully installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope at Cerro Pachón in Chile. This significant milestone marks the integration of the first permanent component of the telescope's cutting-edge, wide-field optical system, contributing to advancing our understanding of the Universe. NS...

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Tracking cosmic light to untangle mysteries

Monday, August 5, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Rebekah Hounsell is an assistant research scientist working on ways to optimize and build infrastructure for future observations made by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The mission will shed light on many astrophysics topics, like dark energy, which are currently shrouded in mystery. Rebekah also works as a support scientist for the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Sur...

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Telescope control system installed at Vatican Telescope in Arizona

Sunday, August 4, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), located on Mt. Graham in Arizona (USA), has been outfitted with a new automated control system. The system was built by ProjectSoft HK, an engineering firm in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The installation of the system was concluded on June 3, 2024-on-time and on budget. The conclusion of installation marked the begin...

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NASA Fermi telescope finds BOAT gamma-ray burst

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Richard Harris

In October 2022, astronomers were stunned by what was quickly dubbed the BOAT - the brightest-of-all-time gamma-ray burst (GRB). Now an international science team reports that data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope reveals a feature never seen before. "A few minutes after the BOAT erupted, Fermi’s Gamma-ray Burst Monitor recorded an un...

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XL-Calibur telescope launches in balloon from Swedish Space Center

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 by Richard Harris

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have successfully launched a balloon-borne telescope to study the mysteries of astrophysical black holes and neutron stars, two of the universe's most extreme phenomena. XL-Calibur telescope launches in a stadium-sized scientific balloon from the Swedish Space Center, and will study black holes and ...

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Daytime astrophotography from Macquarie Huntsman Telescope

Monday, June 17, 2024 by Richard Harris

Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a method for observing celestial bodies during daylight, enabling 24/7 satellite monitoring and significantly boosting Earth and space safety. This approach utilizes the Huntsman Telescope at the university, an array of ten camera lenses operating simultaneously, originally intended for highly sensitive night sky obs...

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LSST camera reaches Rubin Observatory in Chile

Monday, June 3, 2024 by Richard Harris

The largest camera ever built for astrophysics has made its way from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California to the summit of Cerro Pachon in Chile. This camera, known as the 3200-megapixel LSST Camera, is at the heart of the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory and promises to unveil the Universe’s mysteries. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and...

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Citizen scientists discover neptune-like exoplanet

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 by Richard Harris

Citizen scientists, alongside researchers from the Flatiron Institute and collaborators, have identified a new exoplanet with an exceptionally long orbit, providing valuable insights into the formation and stability of planets in multi-star systems. Citizen scientists discover neptune-like exoplanet TOI 4633 c in binary star system using NASA's TESS The team d...

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Gaia BH3 black hole discovered by Pasquale Panuzzo

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Astronomers have recently identified a dormant black hole, named Gaia BH3, which has been recognized as the largest ever found in the Milky Way. Situated 1,926 light-years away in the constellation Aquila, this black hole does not seem to be disrupting its companion star, unlike more active black holes. The discovery was made by Pasquale Panuzzo and his colleagues at...

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Worlds highest telescope TAO looks up for the first time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Japan recently inaugurated the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO), situated atop Cerro Chajnantor in northern Chile's Atacama desert at an elevation of 18,504 feet (5,640 meters). Achieving its "first light" this week, TAO is a 6.5-meter aperture telescope funded in part by the Japanese government, designed to observe infrared light. It is uniqu...

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Top 5 Astronomy Books for 2024

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just beginning to peer through a telescope, the year 2024 offers a wealth of knowledge through a range of compelling books. These selected titles will guide you through the mysteries of astrophysics, the nuances of relativity, and the practical aspects of stargazing. They offer a fascinating glimpse into both the fundamental t...

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Giant Magellan Telescope consortium welcomes ASIAA

Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Giant Magellan Telescope welcomes the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium. ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the conso...

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Gift ideas for astrophotographers

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by Richard Harris

Delve into the celestial wonders with the perfect astronomy-themed gifts for the stargazer in your life. Whether they're an amateur astronomer or simply captivated by the cosmos, these stellar gifts are sure to ignite their passion for the universe. Gifting Ideas for astronomy enthusiasts Telescope for Beginners: Introduce the gift of exploration with a qua...

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