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The Jupiter-Analog Companions to Super-Earths
A guest author for astrobites reports on how Jupiter analogs in planetary systems might affect the development of planets closer to the star.
Featured Image: Forming Disks and Rings in Galactic Nuclei
New simulations demonstrate what happens to gas caught in a gravitational tug-of-war in the nucleus of a galaxy.
New Detections of the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole
Scientists have made new detections of our galaxy’s supermassive black hole in far-infrared wavelengths, helping us to piece together a picture of this monster.
Surprise Discovery of a 14-Year-Old Supernova
An amateur astronomer’s recent images led to the discovery of a supernova that occurred 14 years ago in a distant galaxy.
Filling (Dust) Gaps in our Knowledge of Planet Formation
With the awesome power of ALMA, scientists have observed a variety of dust gaps in protoplanetary disks. Astrobites reports on a study of how these gaps might relate to planet formation.
Supernova Archeology with Radioactive Eyes
A guest author for Astrobites reports on how the ratio of various elements can inform our view of what happens during a supernova.
Black Hole Mergers Through Cosmic Time
Has the rate at which black holes merge changed over time? And if so, how can we tell?
Featured Image: A Side-by-Side Look at Messier 100
This stunning Spitzer infrared image of the galaxy M100 reveals star-forming clumps throughout its spiral arms.
Giant Planets, Don’t Let a Windy Day Ruin Your Childhood
Pebbles may play a crucial role in the formation of gas-giant planets. Astrobites reports on how strong magnetic winds impact this process.
Dating the Evaporation of Globular Clusters
Globular clusters in the Milky Way are shedding their stars. How can we tell when this process began?
Habitable Moons Instead of Habitable Planets?
A new study explores the possibility of habitable moons orbiting gas-giant exoplanets.