George’s Random Astronomical Object presents BoBn 1, which is a planetary nebula with an odd-to-pronounce name but which is also one of the very few planetary nebulae that have been found in the Milky Way’s halo.
Feb 24th: Bobbins
Tag: milky way
Jan 27th: Where Are We?
Just like the familiar maps we use to navigate our own neighborhoods and cities, astronomers develop maps of the galaxy too! Using the power of several telescopes across Japan, astronomers have teased out some new insights as to the precise location of the Earth within our Milky Way Galaxy.
Dec 16th: Latest Gaia Telescope Data Release Gives More Insight Into Milky Way
The release of the Gaia space telescope’s Early Data Release 3 has paved the way for a 3D map of the Milky Way, a glimpse at its history, and the acceleration of our own solar system.
Nov 27th: Dr. Olivier Witasse, Project Scientist, the JUICE Mission
Time for weekly update as @WSHCrew discuss about the fight to save Arecibo, Chang’e-5 departure to the Moon, and a fossil galaxy in the Milky Way. And we also have discussion with Dr. Oliver Witasse. #365DaysOfAstro
Sep 2nd: Awesome Astronomy September 2020 News Round Up
Check out the september sky guide and astronomy news round up with @AwesomeAstroPod. This week we have Damage of Arecibo Obs, The Dimming Betelgeuse, The search for the missing matter in the Milky Way and more.
Jun 5th: Dr. Paul Matt Sutter: How to Die in Space
This week @WSHCrew will discuss with @PaulMattSutter about his new book: How to Die in Space and of course astro news roundup!
May 28th: Twinkling heart of the Milky Way, New type of asteroid, & Bennu
Join us today as we talk about radio transmitters found in the twinkling heart of the Milky Way. Then we’ll look at an asteroid that has a comet-like tail. And finally, Bennu is about to be sampled by OSIRIS-Rex, and we helped make that happen!
Apr 9th: Gary the Galaxy
Join @PaulMattSutter in #spaceradio as he will discuss about the edge of the Milky Way, will we ever understand dark matter? What happens in a particle collision? How can we see the CMB?
Is the universe alive? more at #365DaysOfAstro
Mar 13th: Galaxy Cluster XLSSC 122
WSH Crew discuss about the discovery of galaxy cluster, XLSSC 122, how did the MW galaxy get warped. Prox Cent B climate is modelled. and more news roundup.
Jan 8th: Awesome Astronomy January 2020 News Roundup & Space Guide
As we begin the new decade we struggle to find a consensus on whether it actually is a new decade. But here’s the news roundup & sky guide with @AwesomeAstroPod at 3365DaysOfAstro