Gravity causes homogeneity of the universe
The temporal evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present, is described by Einstein’s field equations of
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Faint orbital debris that threatens satellites not being monitored closely enough, warn astronomers
Survey of geosynchronous orbital debris led by University of Warwick found over 75% of debris detected could not be matched to known objects in public satellite catalogues
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Wobbling shadow of the M87 black hole
In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration delivered the first image of a black hole, revealing M87*–the supermassive object in the center of the M87 galaxy.
Read moreWobbling shadow of the M87 black hole
Analysis of the event horizon telescope observations from 2009-2017 reveals turbulent evolution of the M87 black hole image
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NRAO Joins Space Mission to the Far Side of the Moon to Explore the Early Universe
The NRAO has joined a new NASA space mission to the far side of the Moon to investigate when the first stars began to form in the early universe.
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Big Astronomy planetarium show premieres September 26
The Big Astronomy worldwide premiere is coming soon to a smart phone or connected device near you! On September 26 at noon Pacific Time (PT), the new planetarium show Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries will be released for an immersive 360° viewing experience, viewable on either the California Academy of Sciences YouTube channel or the Big Astronomy YouTube channel. Audiences can also tune in to the Big Astronomy YouTube channel for additional screenings at 5pm and 7pm PT as well as one in Spanish at 2pm PT.
Read moreWater trapped in star dust
Astrophysicists at the University of Jena (Germany) prove that dust particles in space are mixed with ice
Read moreWater on exoplanet cloud tops could be found with hi-tech instrumentation
University of Warwick astronomers have shown that water vapour can potentially be detected in the atmospheres of exoplanets by peering literally over the tops of their impenetrable clouds.
Read moreCan ripples on the sun help predict solar flares?
Scientists analyze sunquakes to pinpoint flare energy source, perhaps predict flare severity
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Astrophysics students lead upgrades to Green Bank Telescope
A team of WVU astrophysics students helped create a new radio camera for the Green Bank Telescope, the first of its kind in the U.S.
Read moreNew technology is a ‘science multiplier’ for astronomy
Federal funding of new technology is crucial for astronomy, according to results of a study released Sept. 21 in the
Read moreAstronomers discover an Earth-sized “pi planet” with a 3.14-day orbit
The rocky world, with its baking-hot surface, is likely not habitable.
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