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NASA Hubble Space Telescope captures mesmerizing images of Cosmic Reef

17Oct

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NASA Hubble Space Telescope captures mesmerizing images of Cosmic Reef

[ad_1] Yet again, NASA has mesmerized the world with its beautiful images of the space glories. The NASA Hubble space telescope is known for studying and capturing images of celestial objects that are present in our galaxy and beyond. Over the years, we have seen its abilities and despite being an observer of the near space for decades, it continues to bring breathtaking images to us. Recently NASA shared images of a giant red nebula (NGC 2014) alongside its smaller blue companion (NGC 2020), which looks like a cosmic reef against the vast backdrop of the dark space. Check what the image captured by Hubble demonstrates.NASA Hubble Space Telescope's new findingsNASA, through its official Instagram account, shared mesmerizing images of two neighbouring red nebulas which were captured by t...

Bug-eyed asteroid hunter: ESA’s Flyeye telescope

1Aug

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Bug-eyed asteroid hunter: ESA’s Flyeye telescope

[ad_1] Each day we hear about gigantic asteroids or other near-earth objects rushing towards the Earth. Detecting celestial objects which can be hazardous to Earth can be tough due to the vastness of space. To solve this problem and prepare for the early spotting of asteroids, European Space Agency will be developing the automated Flyeye telescope.This will be the first time in history that an instrument will scan the sky thoroughly and will automatically detect dangerous near-earth objects. About Flyeye telescopeESA reports, the telescope will automatically detect the celestial object and then it will be examined by scientists to be sure they are real detections. Once the data is collected, it will then be sent to the Minor Planet Center for further observation for a better understandi...

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope snaps amazing shot of ‘Baby Stars’ turning into giants

28Jul

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope snaps amazing shot of ‘Baby Stars’ turning into giants

[ad_1] The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a fascinating image of the formation of a pair of stars evolving rapidly. These celestial objects, collectively known as Herbig-Haro 46/47, reside within the heart of an orange-white region where the six diffraction spikes converge. According to NASA, these stars are mere infants, being only a few thousand years old, and are expected to undergo continuous growth until they reach maturity millions of years from now. The stunning photograph of this binary star system was captured using infrared light, a wavelength invisible to the naked eye. Nevertheless, the Webb Space Telescope's exceptional sensitivity to infrared radiation allows us to perceive it as heat. A Thrilling Discovery by the Webb TelescopeScientists have made a thrilling dis...

This 2-faced white dwarf star defies astrophysical norms

22Jul

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This 2-faced white dwarf star defies astrophysical norms

[ad_1] Behold Janus, a celestial enigma that defies conventional norms! Unlike the figurative phrase denoting two-facedness, this white dwarf star embodies the very essence of duality, quite literally. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Roman god, Janus, with one face gazing forward and the other backward, symbolizing transitions, this peculiar stellar remnant has earned its fitting moniker. Scientists have been captivated by the unique composition of Janus, as it bears an extraordinary feature - hydrogen dominates one side, while helium graces the other.The magnetic field's role in an unconventional StarJanus, located about 1,300 light years from Earth in the direction of the Cygnus constellation, is fairly massive for a white dwarf. Its mass is 20% larger than that of our sun, compr...