A new visualization combining images from the Hubble and Webb telescopes showcases the Pillars of Creation in both visible and infrared light, highlighting the 3D structure of these iconic star-forming regions. This striking comparison offers new insights into how stars form and allows viewers to experience the Pillars from different angles.
A team of scientists has directly imaged eight dim objects, including brown dwarfs, orbiting bright stars using the Gaia and GRAVITY instruments. This discovery marks the first time a brown dwarf has been directly observed so close to its host star. The research highlights the powerful synergy between Gaia’s ability to identify potential companion objects and GRAVITY’s ability to directly image them.
NASA has announced that an asteroid, measuring up to 88 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth on June 23rd, 2024. Classified as non-threatening, the asteroid will come within 5.6 million kilometers, roughly 14 times the distance to the moon. NASA continues to monitor potentially hazardous asteroids that could pose an impact risk to Earth.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have captured a breathtaking image of baby stars blasting out jets of gas in a coordinated fashion, presenting a baffling new mystery. The discovery could revolutionize our understanding of star formation.
The Hubble Space Telescope has successfully switched to a new pointing mode, preserving its remaining gyroscopes. This change allows Hubble to continue its scientific mission, capturing stunning images like the recently released image of NGC 1546, a nearby galaxy with dramatic dust lanes. This image showcases Hubble’s continued ability to produce valuable scientific data despite its age and recent challenges.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured breathtaking images of the Crab Nebula, revealing intricate details about its formation and composition. The telescope’s advanced instruments have provided unprecedented insights into the supernova remnant’s explosive origins and the subsequent interactions between the ejected material and the surrounding interstellar medium.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is expanding its onboard offerings with new Stargazing and Astronomy Workshops, led by renowned astronomers, on select expeditions in 2024 and 2025. The company has also announced two special voyages to witness the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, in optimal viewing locations in Iceland and Spain.
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, observing two active black holes merging at their farthest distance ever, just 900 million years after the Big Bang. This marks the first time two luminous supermassive black holes have been spotted during cosmic dawn, the early period of the universe. The discovery, made using the Subaru Telescope’s Hyper Suprime-Cam, provides valuable insights into the evolution of the universe and the formation of supermassive black holes.
Get ready to witness the Strawberry Moon, a celestial event coinciding with the summer solstice on June 21st, 2024. This full moon will appear larger and brighter, casting a warm golden hue as it passes through more of Earth’s atmosphere. Learn about the origins of this unique moon and how to best capture its beauty.
This June, the full moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon, will reach its peak on June 21st, coinciding with the summer solstice. The moon’s position in the sky, influenced by the Earth’s elliptical orbit, makes it the lowest and farthest full moon of the year. Native American traditions, Celtic folklore, and various other cultures have bestowed unique names on this celestial event, each reflecting the season’s essence.
