Astronomy

Milky Way may not be the shape we thought - study

Over the years, astronomers have classified galaxies into three main shapes: elliptical, irregular and spiral.

Astronomers identify asteroid belt, revealing hidden planets - study

This newly discovered belt may have been discovered after a collision triggered a dust cloud. 

Astronomers capture dying star engulfing a planet - study

According to the study, the planet was likely similar in size and composition to our solar system's Neptune or Jupiter. 

Scientists discover that galactic collisions cause quasars - study

Contrary to previous beliefs that the quasars are formed at the peak of galactic collision, researchers found that they are actually formed during the initial stages of collision.

Detailed dark matter map provides further support for Einstein's theory of general relativity

Astronomers have created the most detailed map of dark matter distribution.

What are mysterious cosmic objects shining brighter than the sun?

They produce way more energy than the sun and appear to break a physical boundary called the Eddington limit - now scientist found a possible explanation.

Scientists finish 200-year decryption of ancient Greek-Egyptian treatise - study

The manuscript is believed to be a lost treatise by Ptolemy on his Meteoroscope. It was hidden within a copy of Etymologiae. Deciphering it has taken over 200 years.

10/04/2023
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