gravitational wave illustration

The gravitational wave events GW241011 and GW241110 provide strong evidence for the growth of black holes through successive mergers.

Messier 82

Astrobites reports on the impact of galactic outflows on the formation of stars in the local starburst galaxy Messier 82.

A rendering of two rocky worlds mid-collision, with debris exploding outwards.

New research suggests that giant planets likely ring like bells after they collide with other worlds.

cataclysmic variable system

Gaia19bxc appears to contain a magnetic white dwarf and a metal-poor star in theory-defying close quarters — a configuration seen for the first time in a cataclysmic variable system.

Illustration of stellar-mass black holes embedded within the accretion disk of a supermassive black hole

Astrobites reports on the possibility of merging black holes producing flares within the accretion disks surrounding active supermassive black holes.

A glowing orange sphere set against a background image of the Milky Way's disk of stars.
Features

A Strange Brown Dwarf Gets Stranger

A brown dwarf that made headlines for showing signs of auroral activity is back in JWST’s sights — and it’s now doubly interesting.

Illustration of a tidal disruption event

The tidal disruption event AT 2024tvd happened outside the nucleus of its host galaxy, indicating the presence of a wandering or recoiling massive black hole. What can radio observations tell us about this unusual event?

Illustration of a binary system containing two white dwarfs

Astrobites reports on the explosive origins of hyper-velocity survivor stars.