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Hubble Spots Distant Supernova in Gemini, Enhancing Cosmic Distance Studies
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of SN 2022aajn, a Type Ia supernova in the constellation Gemini. Located 600 million light-years away, the explosion was first detected in November 2022. Type Ia supernovae serve as essential cosmic distance markers due to their predictable brightness. Hubble’s observations, part o...
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SPHEREx Space Telescope to Map Cosmos in Infrared Light, Launching in February 2025
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Set to launch in February 2025, NASA’s SPHEREx mission will provide a comprehensive map of the universe in infrared light. The telescope will examine 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars, shedding light on the universe’s formation, early conditions after the Big Bang, and the presence of water in planetary systems. SPHEREx will survey the...
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New Cosmic Surveys Reveal Unexpected Clues About Universe’s Evolution
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals a potential discrepancy in the expected clumpiness of cosmic structures. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analysed data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (...
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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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NASA SPHEREx Telescope to Map the Universe and Search for Life’s Ingredients
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s SPHEREx mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 27, aims to explore the origins of the universe and the formation of galaxies. Using near-infrared light, the telescope will study over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars in the Milky Way. It will also search for water and organic molecules in regions where ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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M87 Black Hole: Turbulent Plasma Dynamics and Feeding Process Revealed
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
M87*, the supermassive black hole in Messier 87, continues to captivate astronomers. EHT observations from 2017 and 2018 revealed turbulence in the accretion flow, with the plasma ring’s brightest region shifting due to gas dynamics. The study also uncovered a counter-rotating gas spiral feeding mechanism, refining understanding of black hole fee...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Astronomers Discover New "Super-Venus" Exoplanet, Challenging Previous Assumptions
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Trillions of Comets Found in 74 Alien Star Systems, Unveiling Exocomets and Planetary Belts
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A discovery of trillions of comets in 74 star systems has opened new doors for understanding the role of exocomets in planetary water sources. The planetesimal belts, detected using ALMA and SMA telescopes, offer crucial insights into the evolution of planetary systems and the potential for life-supporting water on distant planets. This research pa...
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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New Study Uncovers Discrepancies in Universe’s Expansion Rate, Challenges Cosmology Models
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study has revealed inconsistencies in the universe's expansion rate, further challenging established cosmological models. Measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) indicate that the universe is expanding at varying speeds. This discrepancy raises critical q...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
- Tuesday January 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
- Tuesday January 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Spots Distant Supernova in Gemini, Enhancing Cosmic Distance Studies
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of SN 2022aajn, a Type Ia supernova in the constellation Gemini. Located 600 million light-years away, the explosion was first detected in November 2022. Type Ia supernovae serve as essential cosmic distance markers due to their predictable brightness. Hubble’s observations, part o...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SPHEREx Space Telescope to Map Cosmos in Infrared Light, Launching in February 2025
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Set to launch in February 2025, NASA’s SPHEREx mission will provide a comprehensive map of the universe in infrared light. The telescope will examine 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars, shedding light on the universe’s formation, early conditions after the Big Bang, and the presence of water in planetary systems. SPHEREx will survey the...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Cosmic Surveys Reveal Unexpected Clues About Universe’s Evolution
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals a potential discrepancy in the expected clumpiness of cosmic structures. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analysed data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Researchers Spot Unusual, Overmassive Globular Clusters in Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy FCC 224
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study has uncovered an unexpected globular cluster system in FCC 224, an ultra-diffuse galaxy located in the Fornax cluster. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Cosmic Web Imager, researchers found that FCC 224 hosts luminous, overmassive globular clusters with unusual properties. The galaxy’s star clusters exhibit narro...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA SPHEREx Telescope to Map the Universe and Search for Life’s Ingredients
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s SPHEREx mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 27, aims to explore the origins of the universe and the formation of galaxies. Using near-infrared light, the telescope will study over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars in the Milky Way. It will also search for water and organic molecules in regions where ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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M87 Black Hole: Turbulent Plasma Dynamics and Feeding Process Revealed
- Tuesday January 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
M87*, the supermassive black hole in Messier 87, continues to captivate astronomers. EHT observations from 2017 and 2018 revealed turbulence in the accretion flow, with the plasma ring’s brightest region shifting due to gas dynamics. The study also uncovered a counter-rotating gas spiral feeding mechanism, refining understanding of black hole fee...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Astronomers Discover New "Super-Venus" Exoplanet, Challenging Previous Assumptions
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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www.ndtv.com
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Trillions of Comets Found in 74 Alien Star Systems, Unveiling Exocomets and Planetary Belts
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A discovery of trillions of comets in 74 star systems has opened new doors for understanding the role of exocomets in planetary water sources. The planetesimal belts, detected using ALMA and SMA telescopes, offer crucial insights into the evolution of planetary systems and the potential for life-supporting water on distant planets. This research pa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Coma Cluster’s Distance Closer Than Predicted, Amplifying Hubble Tension Crisis
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new study led by Dan Scolnic and Adam Riess reveals that the Coma Cluster is 38 million light-years closer than predicted by standard cosmological models, intensifying the ongoing Hubble tension. This discrepancy, involving measurements of type Ia supernova explosions, challenges the universe's expansion rate as predicted by the Hubble–Lemaîtr...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
- Friday January 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Uncovers Discrepancies in Universe’s Expansion Rate, Challenges Cosmology Models
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent study has revealed inconsistencies in the universe's expansion rate, further challenging established cosmological models. Measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) indicate that the universe is expanding at varying speeds. This discrepancy raises critical q...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Hubble Telescope Observes Young Stars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 in Orion Nebula
- Wednesday January 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of two young stars, HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, in the Orion Nebula, which is located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. The binary system HOPS 150 glows in bright golden red, while HOPS 153 emits a colorful jet. These stars are still in their early stages of development, feeding from their surrounding dus...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
- Tuesday January 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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World’s Largest Telescope Dome Complete in Chile’s Atacama Desert
- Tuesday January 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in Chile's Atacama Desert has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dome's frame. The ELT, which will be the world’s largest visible- and infrared-light telescope, is being developed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The dome, measuring 305 feet in diameter and...
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www.gadgets360.com