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Stellar Whispers: Unveiling A Celestial Dance Beneath the Big Dipper

An eccentric binary star system, consisting of a red dwarf and a white dwarf, emits periodic radio waves near the Big Dipper. This discovery challenges previous theories that linked long-period radio pulses exclusively to neutron stars. The radio emissions are generated by

15 March 2025

News·Stars

Mesmerizing Nightscapes: Unveiling Acadia’s Cosmic Wonders

Acadia National Park in Maine offers exceptional stargazing opportunities, especially from spots like Cadillac Mountain, Seawall, Ocean Path, and Sand Beach. Cadillac Mountain has seasonal vehicle restrictions, encouraging visitors to hike or bike to the summit for breathtaking views. Optimal stargazing conditions

16 February 2025

Astronomical Phenomena·Cosmology·Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Stargazing Visionary: How Wendy Freedman Redefined Our Understanding of the Universe

Professor Wendy Freedman, a prominent figure in astronomy, was awarded the National Medal of Science for her contributions. Freedman’s research focuses on refining the Hubble constant to better understand the universe’s age and expansion rate. Her work with the Hubble Key Project

16 February 2025

Blue Ghost Lander·News·Planetary Science·Stars

The Moon Beckons: Firefly’s Bold Leap in Lunar Exploration

Blue Ghost lander by Firefly Aerospace is orbiting the Moon, part of NASA’s CLPS program. The mission includes ten NASA payloads focused on exploring the Moon’s south pole. Key instruments include the LISTER for drilling and stereo cameras for capturing the lunar

16 February 2025

News·Stars·Telescopes

Columbia University’s Cosmic Controversy: When Astronomy Meets Activism

A Columbia University astronomy class unexpectedly engaged in Middle Eastern political discourse, sparking a university-wide debate. The course featured a unit titled “Astronomy in Palestine,” highlighting geopolitical issues and contrasting academic privileges with the realities in Gaza. Recommended readings encouraged students to

16 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4·Astrobiology·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Space Rock Keeping Astronomers Up at Night

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has caught global attention due to its potential Earth impact in December 2032. 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of making impact, with a risk corridor spanning oceans and continents. The asteroid is sized between a commercial airliner and

16 February 2025

News·Planets·Solar Eclipses·Stars·Telescopes

Look Up! 2025’s Stellar Show: Eclipses, Auroras, and Planetary Wonders Await

2025 promises a stunning array of celestial events, perfect for sky gazers. The aurora borealis will dazzle northern latitudes due to the peak of the solar cycle. Comet C/2024 G3 Atlas is expected to appear around January 20th. There will be four

16 February 2025

Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Eternal Flame: Why the Leo P Galaxy Defies Time

Leo P, a dwarf galaxy in the Leo constellation, offers insights into the early universe’s evolution. Located 5.3 million light-years away, it contains primordial elements like hydrogen and helium. Surprisingly, Leo P is actively forming new stars, challenging previous beliefs about dwarf

16 February 2025

Galaxies·News·Planets·Space Tourism·Stars·Telescopes

The Ultimate Space Quiz: Test Your Galactic Savvy

For over sixty years, humanity’s technological advances have transformed space exploration from imagination to reality, highlighted by achievements like the moon landing. Visionary companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin are paving the way for more accessible space exploration, making it a

16 February 2025

Exoplanets·Galaxies·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Race Through the Stars: Meet the Milky Way’s Speediest Exoplanet System

Astronomers have discovered a potential record-breaking exoplanet system traveling at about 1.2 million miles per hour, close to twice the speed of our sun. The system, featuring a super-Neptune orbiting a red dwarf star, is located within the galactic bulge, roughly 24,000

16 February 2025

Astrobiology·Interstellar Objects·News·Stars

A Celestial Exchange: How Stars Share Their Secrets Across Light-Years

Our solar system actively exchanges material with nearby stars, particularly the Alpha Centauri system. Interstellar visitors like asteroids and comets from Alpha Centauri could number in the millions but are challenging to detect. Alpha Centauri is approaching our solar system and will

16 February 2025