Astronomers witness the unfurling of a black hole-powered mushroom cloud, a baby super-Jupiter, and a magnetic “tunnel” around the solar system. The post Astronomy in Pictures: Black Holes, Baby Stars, and Magnetic "Tunnels" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Take a Deep Look into the Milky Way Halo
New analysis shows the best view of the Milky Way halo to date, providing a window into our galaxy’s future star formation. The post Take a Deep Look into the Milky Way Halo appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreIn Heaven with M7, a Portal Into the Deep
M7 in Scorpius is one of the brightest, most beautiful open clusters in the sky. It’s also “home” to a half-dozen other delectable deep-sky sights. The post In Heaven with M7, a Portal Into the Deep appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreIn Search of Ancient Suns
We track down and admire five of the most ancient stars in the universe. The post In Search of Ancient Suns appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDark Matter “Wake” in the Milky Way’s Outer Reaches
Astronomers have discovered that a satellite of the Milky Way has left a “wake” in the dark matter halo that surrounds our galaxy. The post Dark Matter "Wake" in the Milky Way's Outer Reaches appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreFlares from the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way released an unusual number of strong flares in 2019. Now, astronomers are trying to figure out why. The post Flares from the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSeeking the Origins of Galactic Stellar Streams
A recent study has identified the origins of many of the long streams of stars that encircle the Milky Way. These streams may contain hints about our galaxy’s past. The post Seeking the Origins of Galactic Stellar Streams appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreTibet Observatory Confirms Existence of Galactic PeVatrons
A Tibetan cosmic-ray observatory has discovered high-energy particle accelerators within our galaxy. The post Tibet Observatory Confirms Existence of Galactic PeVatrons appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Milky Way’s Local Arm Is Longer Than We Thought
New maps of the Milky Way suggest the Local Arm that we call home is longer than expected — now upgraded to a major spiral feature (but not quite an arm). The post The Milky Way’s Local Arm Is Longer Than We Thought appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhat — and Where — Is the North Polar Spur?
Astronomers make the case that a gigantic ridge of gas sticking out of the galactic plane was blown out by a cluster of nearby supernovae. The post What — and Where — Is the North Polar Spur? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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