Hubble Images Celestial Butterfly near Earth

Hubble Images Celestial Butterfly near Earth

The cosmic structure is a nebula that has not yet fully formed

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2014
Star That Survived Supernova Blast Imaged by Chandra

Star That Survived Supernova Blast Imaged by Chandra

The stellar object was once part of a binary system, experts say

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 3rd, 2014
How Massive Stars Are Born

How Massive Stars Are Born

New study clears up decades-old astronomical mystery

Nearby Star Gets Ready to Go Supernova

Nearby Star Gets Ready to Go Supernova

The blast is not likely to severely affect our planet

Stars Collapsing into Black Hole Emit No More Radio Waves

Stars Collapsing into Black Hole Emit No More Radio Waves

Their entire energy goes into their final explosion, a study has determined

Hubble Reveals Glittering Massive Star Nearby

Hubble Reveals Glittering Massive Star Nearby

The object is putting on a light show for the festive season

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 27th, 2013
Largest Structure in the Universe Discovered

Largest Structure in the Universe Discovered

The object is more than 10 billion light-years across

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 26th, 2013
Supernova Remnant Heated by Reverse Shock Wave Found

Supernova Remnant Heated by Reverse Shock Wave Found

Researchers finally discover how these structures emit radiations

Spectacular Clouds Surrounding Nearby Star Cluster Photographed

Spectacular Clouds Surrounding Nearby Star Cluster Photographed

An European telescope snapped this image from Chile

Amazing Broomstick Nebula Photographed in Space

Amazing Broomstick Nebula Photographed in Space

The thing actually looks like a witch's means of transportation

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 29th, 2012
Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Earth has two such features, called the Van Allen radiation belts

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 3rd, 2012
Birth of Large Black Holes Still Shrouded in Mystery

Birth of Large Black Holes Still Shrouded in Mystery

Astrophysicists don't have many data on how these objects appeared

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 27th, 2012
Stars Driving Galactic Evolution Have Companions

Stars Driving Galactic Evolution Have Companions

The conclusions belong to a new astronomical survey

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 15th, 2012
Small Telescope Finds a Pair of Unusual Exoplanets

Small Telescope Finds a Pair of Unusual Exoplanets

The observatory's lens is similar to that of a high-end camera

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 30th, 2012
Supernova Blasts Turn Stars Inside Out

Supernova Blasts Turn Stars Inside Out

Astronomers came to this conclusion following a new study

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 9th, 2012
Exoplanets Orbiting Neutron Stars May Support Life

Exoplanets Orbiting Neutron Stars May Support Life

Previously, that was thought to be impossible due to several factors

Video Showcases “the Most Astounding Fact”

Video Showcases “the Most Astounding Fact”

It was created based on an interview with Neil DeGrasse Tyson

 
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