An Eccentric Planet Skims a Giant Star
Scientists have discovered the most eccentric planet known to orbit a giant star.
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Galactic Pairs in the Early Universe
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, today we’ll be exploring apparent pairs of galaxies in the distant, early universe.
GW170817: The X-Ray Emission Did What?
Astrobites reports on what we’ve learned from X-ray observations of the momentous neutron-star merger GW170817.
Are We Really Missing Small Galaxies?
We observe far fewer small galaxies than current theory predicts. Are these galaxies actually missing, or is this a problem of interpretation?
Probing the Structure of Our Solar System’s Edge
Our solar system is traveling through interstellar gas and dust. What happens where the solar wind and interstellar medium meet?
A New Look at Speeding Outflows
Chandra and Hubble have teamed up for a multi-eye look at an ultra-fast outflow speeding from the supermassive black hole at the center of a nearby active galaxy.
Biodiversity or Bust
Which stars are most likely to host planets capable of supporting complex life? Astrobites reports on a study seeking to answer this question.
Featured Image: Revealing Hidden Objects with Color
Sometimes stunning astronomical images can be the source of scientific discovery! This beautiful composite of a dark nebula reveals the signatures of hidden, newly formed stars.
Hubble’s View of Little Blue Dots
The recent discovery of a new type of tiny, star-forming galaxy might be the clue to understanding where globular clusters come from.
A Nine-Year Hunt for Neutrinos
How do we hunt for elusive neutrinos emitted by distant astrophysical sources? Submerge a huge observatory under ice or water … and then wait patiently.
A Recipe for Mini-Neptunes
Astrobites explores what it takes to form a mini-Neptune from the ingredients of an early solar system.
Pinning Down Properties of TRAPPIST-1
How correct are the properties we’ve measured for TRAPPIST-1, a nearby star with seven transiting, Earth-sized planets?