Astronomy’s annual star party set for Feb. 3

Astronomy’s annual star party set for Feb. 3

[ad_1] Back to Article List You’re invited to join us in Tucson for a fun-filled day and night of observing and talks by astronomy authors. By mnewman | Published: January 12, 2024 The spectacular central Milky Way, centered on Sagittarius, as imaged from the...
Half of this Exoplanet is Covered in Lava

Half of this Exoplanet is Covered in Lava

[ad_1] Astronomers working with TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) have discovered a planet that’s been left out in the Sun too long. Or at least half of it has. The newly discovered planet is tidally locked to its star, and one side is completely molten....

Supernova survey hints dark energy could be changing

[ad_1] SN 1994D in NGC 4526 was a type Ia supernovae imaged here by the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: NASA, ESA, The Hubble Key Project Team, and The High-Z Supernova Search Team The most refined and comprehensive version of the technique that discovered dark energy...