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Stars Stop Forming When Big Galaxies Collide
Astronomers studying new
images of a nearby galaxy
cluster have found evidence
that high-speed collisions
between large elliptical
galaxies may prevent new
... > full story
Is It A Planet? Exotic Object Orbiting Star Stirs Exoplanet Classification Rethink
The European spacecraft
COROT has discovered a
massive planet-sized object
orbiting its parent star
closely, unlike anything
... > full story
Small Asteroid To Light Up Sky Over Africa
An asteroid measuring
several feet in diameter is
expected to enter the
atmosphere over northern
Sudan before dawn Tuesday
(Oct. 7), setting off a
... > full story
First Detection Of Magnetic Field In Distant Galaxy Surprises Astronomers
Using a powerful radio
telescope to peer into the
early universe, a team of
California astronomers has
obtained the first direct
... > full story
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Sharpest Whole-Planet Picture Of Jupiter Taken From The Ground
October 2, 2008 — A record two-hour observation of Jupiter using a superior technique to remove atmospheric blur has produced the sharpest whole-planet picture ever taken from the ground. The new image reveals changes ... > full story -
The 'Magnificent Seven' Of European Astroparticle Physics Unveiled To The World
September 30, 2008 — Today Europeans presented to the world their strategy for the future of astroparticle physics. What is dark matter? What is the origin of cosmic rays? What is the role of violent cosmic processes? ... > full story -
When It Comes To Galaxies, Diversity Is Everywhere
September 30, 2008 — A group of galaxies in our cosmic backyard has given astronomers clues about how stars form. A thorough survey using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has observed around 14 million stars in 69 ... > full story -
Wild, Hidden Cousin Of SN 1987A: Powerful Supernova Caught By Web Of Telescopes
September 27, 2008 — Astronomers may have discovered the relative of a freakishly behaving exploding star once thought to be the only one of its kind. For more than two decades, astronomers have intensively studied ... > full story -
Diffusion Caused Jupiter's Red Spot Junior To Color Up
September 26, 2008 — A study has given new insights into why Oval BA, a giant anticyclone on Jupiter also known as Red Spot Junior, suddenly turned from white to red in a period of just a few ... > full story -
Hubble Spies Galaxy Silhouettes
September 25, 2008 — NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare alignment between two spiral galaxies. The outer rim of a small, foreground galaxy is silhouetted in front of a larger background galaxy. Skeletal ... > full story -
Missing Link Of Neutron Stars? Bizarre Hibernating Stellar Magnet Discovered
September 25, 2008 — Astronomers have discovered a most bizarre celestial object that emitted 40 visible-light flashes before disappearing again. It is most likely to be a missing link in the family of neutron stars, the ... > full story -
Finding Fireflies Next To A Lighthouse: New Optics Technology To Study Alien Worlds
September 24, 2008 — Scientists are studying new optical methods for three possible new NASA missions to search for alien worlds. The experimental technologies promise to allow astronomers to directly detect exoplanets ... > full story -
Shake, Rattle And Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
September 23, 2008 — You might think that shaking and freezing a state-of-the-art, meticulously crafted machine is a bad idea. But when it comes to firing telescopes and their instruments into the frigid cold of space, ... > full story -
Future Looks Bright For Interferometry
September 23, 2008 — The PRIMA instrument of the ESO Very Large Telescope Interferometer recently saw "first light" at its new home atop Cerro Paranal in Chile. When fully operational, PRIMA will boost the capabilities ... > full story
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