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I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
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When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which ...
The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)
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Astronomy has a bright future. The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes, reaching ...
NASA simulations show what it would be like to fall in black hole: Video
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Available on YouTube, the four visualizations include explanations to guide viewers on what they’re witnessing and include 360-versions to allow viewers to ...
The Lyrid meteor shower will peak on April 21, April 22: What to know
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Lyrid meteor shower to peak on the night of Earth Day If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day, how ...
The Biggest Digital Camera Ever Made: 6,600 Pounds and 3,200 Megapixels
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In the early 1990s, a group of scientists had a dream: a new type of telescope that would push astronomy, astrophysics, and ...
Gravitational waves reveal 1st-of-its-kind merger between neutron star and mystery object
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Astronomers announced on April 5 that they may have detected a collision between a neutron star and a lightweight mystery object — ...
Did the eclipse path change? What it means for Kentucky
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The April 8 total solar eclipse, with its path crossing through parts of Indiana and Kentucky, is days away, and new research ...
Solar eclipse 2024 Bloomington Citizen CATE site to study sun’s corona
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For recent Indiana University alumna Rachael Weir, the April 8 solar eclipse is more than just a special event; it’s a science ...
Watch the skies for the ‘devil comet’ now rather than during the total solar eclipse
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An unusual horned ...
Astronomers discover the ingredients for habitable worlds — and maybe a cocktail — around two baby stars
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Astronomers using the ...
