Astronomers have, for the first time, observed the formation of a magnetar during a supernova explosion, confirming that unusually bright supernovae receive additional energy from these objects. This discovery will help deepen our understanding of the processes that occur when massive stars die.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a hot wind emanating from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. This discovery helps explain the unusual inactivity of Sagittarius A* and deepens our understanding of our Galaxy's evolution.
Astronomers have, for the first time, closely tracked the birth of a massive star, uncovering a complex system of gas flows and structures that regulate its growth. This discovery sheds light on how giant stars form and explains why their emergence takes hundreds of thousands of years.
New observations have revealed that over the course of four years, the magnetic fields surrounding the supermassive black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy have completely changed direction. This unexpected discovery offers deeper insight into the dynamics and nature of black holes.