Exploding Stars in Black Hole Disks
Recent work explores whether we can detect the signatures of fiery explosions from dying stars in disks around supermassive black holes.
Recent work explores whether we can detect the signatures of fiery explosions from dying stars in disks around supermassive black holes.
We aren’t seeing as many classical novae as we’d expect. Astrobites explores recent research checking whether they’re masquerading as dwarf novae.
A new study explores how we can better examine nearby asteroids by bouncing radio light off of them.
Interactive figures are an increasingly popular way to present complex data in AAS journals. Read on to learn more!
Merging black holes may be the key to answering the long-standing question of how fast the universe is expanding.
After more than 30 years, have astronomers finally discovered what the compact object at the center of Supernova 1987A is? Astrobites reports.
This stunning image captures the details of a swirling disk of gas and dust around a star more than 500 light-years away.
What can radio observations tell us about very distant, quasar-hosting galaxies?
A recent study reveals details of a violent explosion that might provide clues about how massive stars are born.
Exoplanets with radii between 1.5 and 2 Earth radii are scarce! Astrobites reports on whether known planets’ environments might contribute to this radius valley.
Astronomers have drawn detailed maps of dark spots on the Sun’s surface for hundreds of years. Can computers help us to bridge between historical and modern datasets?
It’s been a year since we first discussed this unique organizational tool! Here’s a look at what’s new with the UAT.