Unveiling Mysteries of the Galactic Core
Complex structures around the galactic core were discovered in 2019 by the XMM-Newton and Chandra space telescopes, creating the first highly detailed X-ray map of the central region of our…
Continue readingThe Secrets of Europa Revealed by ALMA
Telescopes like ALMA can detect the thermal ‘glow’ emitted even by cold objects like Europa, hence providing important clues about the hidden processes taking place there. An ALMA image of…
Continue readingAGB Stars and the Cosmic Secrets within Presolar Grains
Presolar grains allowed astronomers to make significant discoveries about the evolution of AGB stars through precise chemical analyses. AGB stars, which are very old, low-mass stars, have enriched the interstellar…
Continue readingThe Spherical Earth Revelation: Aristotle’s Lunar Eclipse Insight
More than 2300 years ago, in 350 BC, Aristotle noted that the Moon displays different shapes every month, but during an eclipse, the outline is consistently circular. This was one…
Continue readingDecoding the Mysteries of Heavy Element Formation in the Cosmos
The notion that heavy element formation predominantly stems from supernovae or neutron star mergers is frequently relayed, albeit inaccurately. Indeed, the full story is more complicated. Are we children of the…
Continue readingSaturn’s Rings: A new Insight into their Age
A recent study published in Science Advances estimates that Saturn’s rings were formed less than 400 million years ago We know that Saturn is about the same age as all…
Continue readingGalaxy Collisions: Cosmic Mergers and the Destiny of the Milky Way
Galaxy collisions are a key factor in the evolution of cosmic structures. Between 4 and 6 billion years from now, it will be the turn of the Milky Way and…
Continue readingIndia’s Journey into Space Exploration
A rich sequence of space missions that paints a vivid picture of India’s journey in space exploration, from the early days of Aryabhata to the Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the…
Continue readingSirius: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky
A fascinating star that has captured the attention of astronomers and cultures throughout history: introducing Sirius Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is one of the brightest stars in…
Continue readingThe Radioactive Universe: the Synthesis of 26Al in Stars
The detection of 26Al provides evidence of ongoing nucleosynthesis in the Universe The short-lived radioisotope 26Al (t1/2 =0.7 Myr) plays a unique role in our understanding of the origin of…
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