When a red supergiant goes supernova, something special may happen: a brief but brilliant flash of light might be seen before the full explosion! more at #365DaysOfAstro @unawe #spacescoop
Oct 27th: Clearing the Fog Around Exploding Stars
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Sep 26th: Beaming with the Light of Millions of Suns
When looked at with X-ray telescopes, they shone as bright as a million suns combined. #spacescoop @unawe at #365DaysOfAstro
Aug 15th: Dancing With the Stars
Astronomers have spotted a new contender for Dancing with the Stars! And in an unlikely place – deep space!
Jul 13th: Triplet Planets Found Around Newborn Star
There have been over 3,700 exoplanets discovered so far. Some seriously clever techniques have been used to hunt down these alien worlds. Astronomers define a new technique to discover baby planet!
Jun 30th: Machines Learn How to Dodge Asteroids
In a recent study, a computer ran a “machine learning” software program called the Deflector Selector. It was fed millions of simulations of asteroids careening towards Earth. Each one resulted in either the asteroid hitting or missing the Earth.
Oct 11th: Raiders of the Lost Stars
Like a team of real-life Indiana Joneses, scientists have explored our galaxy and found a treasure trove of hidden gems.
Sep 28th: Photographer Showdown: Astronauts vs Satellites
Which one is better for taking picture? Astronaut or Satellite?
Aug 17th: Telescopes That Tell Different Tales
To see the Universe in all its glory, astronomers combine multiple photos taken by different telescopes to make one colorful picture.