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- Galactic Rings of Power: Astronomers Uncover Massive Magnetic Toroids in the Milky Way Halo
Astrophysicists have discovered large magnetic toroids in the Milky Way's halo, which impact cosmic ray propagation and the physics of interstellar space. Their research, based on extensive Faraday ...
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory 520 Edgemont Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 http://www.nrao.edu A decision has been reached by the arbitrator in the dispute ...
- Prep under way for global astronomy summit in Cape Town
The astronomy world will descend on the African continent for the 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union.
- Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars
This image, taken by the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), shows two supermassive black holes, which appear as the blobs with red strips. The black holes are in the center of an elliptical galaxy.
- 20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then
The work of many individuals has been recognised by national and international bodies and programme graduates are in key teaching and research posts in South African universities. Over 30 are ...
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- Ky. physics teacher to take over as new astronomer for Cincinnati Observatory
Wes Ryle has been director of The Thomas More University Observatory and teaches physics. He will assume full-time duties at the observatory June 17.
- Celebrating National Astronomy Day at the Library.
By Kestina Roberts Librarian - Star Valley Branch Gazing skyward, we are met with an endless expanse of twinkling stars. This is where galaxies swirl and nebulae dance. Astronomy unveils the mysteries ...
- Discovery Alert: An Earth-sized World and Its Ultra-cool Star
Our galaxy is a jewel box of red stars. More than 70% of the stars in the Milky Way are M dwarfs, also known as red dwarfs. These stars are cool and dim compared with our Sun, but they often blast ...
- Milky Way's halo is filled with 'magnetic donuts' as wide as 100,000 light-years
The outer halo of the Milky Way is filled with magnetic fields that take the shape of vast donuts with diameters ranging from 12,000 to 100,000 light-years, with the heart of our galaxy at their ...
- Sun releases the strongest flare in current cycle from the same region that triggered auroras this weekend
(CNN) — After causing the dazzling waves of aurora borealis this weekend, our Sun isn’t done yet: The strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle occurred Tuesday afternoon, according to the ...