CursusHow galaxy mergers have transformed the Milky Way
Recent studies using the Hubble Telescope have revealed that the Milky Way merged with other galaxies in the past, which significantly influenced its structure and evolution.
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CursusThe unique star S301 unveils the secrets of a black hole
Astronomers have discovered a unique object, S301, moving along an elongated orbit around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Its distinctive features may help scientists measure the rotation of the black hole Sagittarius A* for the first time.
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CursusA unique pulsar has been discovered near Earth
Astronomers have discovered a new pulsar, PSR J0125−5854, located about 3,200 light-years from Earth. This object rotates more slowly than previously known pulsars and may possibly be part of a binary system with a white dwarf.
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CursusA unique pulsar has been discovered near Earth
Astronomers have discovered a new pulsar, PSR J0125−5854, located about 3,200 light-years from Earth. This object rotates more slowly than previously known pulsars and may be part of a binary system with a white dwarf.
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CursusAstronomers have discovered a rare hybrid nova star
Astronomers are studying the recently discovered rare hybrid nova, Nova Vulpeculae 2024, which exhibits characteristics of two different types of novae. This discovery is helping scientists gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of such celestial objects.
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CursusNeutron star merger reveals the secret of gold
Astronomers have detected a powerful gamma-ray burst caused by the merger of neutron stars in a distant galaxy. This event sheds light on the origin of heavy elements such as gold and platinum in the universe.
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CursusComet 3I/ATLAS turned out to be older than the Solar System
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been recognized as one of the oldest ever observed by astronomers—its age is estimated at 10 to 12 billion years. Analysis of data from the James Webb Telescope suggests that the comet originated in the cold and distant regions of the early Milky Way.
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CursusA new gas cloud has been discovered near the center of the Galaxy
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope have discovered a new gas cloud near the black hole Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way. This discovery helps to shed light on the origins of other clouds and the structure of our galaxy.
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CursusAstronomers have discovered a possible pulsar near a black hole.
Astronomers have discovered a possible pulsar near the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Confirming this discovery could help us gain a deeper understanding of the structure and processes within the Universe.
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CursusInterstellar objects are more likely to fall near the equator during winter.
Most interstellar objects that reach Earth come from the direction of the constellation Hercules and most often fall near the equator during winter. Scientists continue to study their origins and the unique characteristics of their trajectories.
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CursusMysterious radio rings discovered in the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered 164 mysterious ring-shaped structures within the plane of the Milky Way, whose origins remain unknown. Some of these rings are visible only in the radio spectrum, and research into their nature is ongoing.
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CursusHot winds reveal the secrets of the black hole
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.
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CursusHow many "Earth twins" are hidden in the Galaxy?
Scientists have estimated how many planets in our galaxy could potentially support intelligent life, and found that the nearest possible civilization might be located tens of thousands of light-years away from us. The key conditions for the emergence of intelligence are considered to be an atmosphere rich in nitrogen and oxygen, as well as geological activity.
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