Observations of a Windy Star
The incredibly luminous massive star Eta Carinae has long posed a challenge for astronomers to model — but now new observations are in.
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ASKAP Joins the Hunt for Mysterious Bursts
A new telescope has successfully joined the search for fast radio bursts!
Rapid Rotation of a Heavy White Dwarf
New Kepler observations of a pulsating white dwarf have revealed clues about the rotation of intermediate-mass stars.
Using Dust Lines to Learn About Planetary Birthplaces
A novel approach has been proposed for measuring properties of protoplanetary disks, the birthplaces of young exoplanets.
Measuring Sirius: An Exercise in Patience
Patience is finally paying off for a team of scientists who have been observing the Sirius star system for nearly 20 years.
Are LIGO’s Black Holes Made From Smaller Black Holes?
A new study examines how we can tell whether the black holes detected by LIGO were formed hierarchically from mergers of smaller black holes.
Designing a Gamma-Ray Telescope on a Budget
Can we learn about the low-energy gamma-ray sky using a tiny satellite telescope?
Escape for the Slow Solar Wind
New simulations may have resolved the puzzle of where the slow solar wind comes from and how it escapes the Sun.
Curious Case of a Stripped Elliptical Galaxy
An elliptical galaxy in the cluster Abell 2670 has been discovered with some unexpected features. What conditions led to this galaxy’s unusual morphology?
Anatomy of an Asteroid Breakup
Scientists recently observed asteroid P/2013 R3 as it disintegrated in its orbit around the Sun. What caused this asteroid’s breakup?