The Search for Black Hole Teenagers
Astrobites reports on how the discovery of medium-sized black holes allows us to trace the history of the giant black holes in the center of galaxies.
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What’s with Asteroid Ryugu’s Weird Shape?
Up-close photos show that Ryugu is shaped like a spinning top. Can this asteroid’s history explain its structure?
A Rare Double-Detonation Supernova Caught in the Act
Astronomers have observed an unusual stellar explosion. What makes this event different from other supernovae?
Merging Eccentric Pairs of Black Holes
What happens during chaotic interactions between black-hole binaries in star clusters? New research suggests eccentric mergers can result.
Solid As a Rock … Not
Why is WASP-12b’s orbit decaying so rapidly? Astrobites reports on whether an unseen companion planet might be influencing this hot Jupiter’s orbit.
Featured Image: A Choice of Projections
What’s the best way to represent the spherical sky on a flat surface? This unique octahedron-based view has its advantages.