Tag: Universe
Webb finds intricate layers of interstellar dust, gas
Once upon a time, the core of a massive star collapsed, creating a shockwave that blasted outward, ripping the star apart as it went. When the shockw [...]
How Does Webb See Back in Time?
Telescopes can be time machines. Looking out in space is like looking back in time. It sounds magical, but it’s actually very simple: Light needs tim [...]
‘Great Filter’ is why we haven’t found intelligent aliens
But seriously, where is everybody?
"Where is everybody?" That famous phrase, uttered over lunch by eminent physicist Enrico Fermi, perfectly encap [...]
10 Christmas space facts for a festive spirit
The holiday season and space might just be more closely connected than you thought. Check out this list of great Christmas space facts.
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Christmas Tree Cluster, a festive makeover
'Tis the season for holiday-themed star clusters.
We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds. But what about shapes in space clouds? If you gla [...]
Hats off to Webb’s Sombrero galaxy new image
In a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a galaxy named for its resemblance to a broad-brimmed Mexican hat appears more like an archery [...]
‘Blood-Soaked’ Eyes: Webb, Hubble examine galaxy pair
Stare deeply at these galaxies. They appear as if blood is pumping through the top of a flesh-free face. The long, ghastly “stare” of their searing e [...]
Hubble, Webb spot surprisingly smooth disk around Vega
In the 1997 movie "Contact," adapted from Carl Sagan's 1985 novel, the lead character scientist Ellie Arroway (played by actor Jodi Foster) takes a s [...]
Sinister Solar System
Our universe is full of mysterious sights and sounds. Explore some of the most frightful finds from past Halloweens in this recount by NASA.
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IXPE helps determine shape of black hole corona
New findings using data from NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) mission offer unprecedented insight into the shape and nature of a stru [...]