An international team of astronomers, using the Very Large Array (VLA), recently observed a galaxy merger known as CIZA J0107.7+5408 (CIZA0107), providing new insights into the complex dynamics of merging galaxy clusters. This study, presented on December 20 on the preprint server arXiv, offers a closer look at the processes that occur when galaxy clusters … Read more
Aerosol light absorption plays a critical role in influencing the Earth’s climate and atmospheric conditions. Understanding the interactions between aerosols, radiation, and haze formation is essential for comprehending how pollutants impact the environment on both local and global scales. Aerosols, which are tiny particles suspended in the air, can absorb solar radiation, contributing to changes … Read more
Indian astronomers have made significant strides in understanding a rare and enigmatic astronomical object, DA 362, through a comprehensive multiwavelength study. The research, led by Subhashree Swain from the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune, India, and published on December 17 on the preprint server arXiv, provides new insights into the nature of … Read more
Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has recently identified a remarkable new grand-design spiral galaxy, marking a significant milestone in our understanding of the early universe. Named Zhúlóng, after the giant red solar dragon and god in Chinese mythology, this galaxy is not only extremely massive but also … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a trailblazing spacecraft that has been venturing closer to the Sun than any other human-made object, has made history once again. On December 24, 2024, the probe achieved its closest approach to the Sun’s surface, passing just 3.8 million miles above it—setting a new record. Traveling at an astonishing speed of … Read more
The vastness of our galaxy, the Milky Way, has always captivated astronomers and astrophysicists. While the galaxy contains hundreds of billions of stars, our understanding of its structure has long been limited by our position within it. However, recent advancements in observational astronomy have begun to shed new light on the complex and intricate nature … Read more