Weighing a Protoplanetary Disk
How much matter is available to form baby planets in disks around young stars? Scientists have demonstrated a new approach to weighing disks.
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Flaring Antics from Our Stellar Neighbor
Scientists recently reported on the largest flare ever recorded from our nearest neighboring star, Proxima Centauri.
Welcoming Kerry Hensley to the Team
We’re excited to welcome planetary scientist Kerry Hensley to the staff as a member of our communications team and an editor of AAS Nova.
An Extreme, Distant Quasar in the Cosmic House of Mirrors
Astrobites reports on the most distant known quasar in the universe that’s lensed via a cosmic house of mirrors.
Exploring Eruptions from the Sun
Solar activity sometimes stays trapped close to the Sun’s surface — but sometimes it breaks free in enormous eruptions. When should we expect the worst?
AAS Journals Go Open Access!
As of 1 January 2022, all AAS journals will officially be fully open access. What does that mean for you?
Rogue Exomoons
Astrobites reports on the search for exomoons orbiting rogue planets without host stars.
The Expansion of the Universe on Another Mode
Certain features of the cosmic microwave background could help us measure how quickly the universe is expanding.
Where in the Galaxy Is PSR J0837-2454?
Astrobites reports on one pulsar that appears to lie unexpectedly far away from the galactic plane.
Catching Gamma Rays with a LHAASO
What are PeVatrons and how do we find them? Astrobites reports on results from an observatory that’s recently joined the hunt.
Red Giants and Neutron Stars and Gravitational Waves, Oh My!
Astrobites reports on unusual hybrid objects: red giants that hide neutron stars in their interiors.
Featured Image: The Challenges of Modeling an Asteroid
Shape models help us to interpret the stunning observations from a spacecraft’s recent visit to asteroid Bennu.