Tag: star
Astronomers have tracked a star’s dying agony until it exploded into a supernova
We had never had the chance to monitor a star to the point of seeing it explode into a supernova. It’s done and at least in the case of SN…
Astronomers surprise an “intruder” in the heart of a star system
He clearly broke in. This “intruder” that astronomers have surprised at the heart of the star system Z Canis Majoris (Z CMa). But for the first time, they were able…
The Moon in reconciliation with Aldebaran
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Dark matter around the Milky Way betrayed by star currents
The stellar currents that surround the Milky Way reveal a story in which it literally devoured a few of its fellow travelers. But they also deliver precious clues about the…
Théo, new midday master, facing the mysterious star
THE TWELVE BREAKS OF NOON. New year, new midday master. This weekend, Theo won in the 12 strokes of noon as a new champion. He now faces the clues from…
The last days of a star before its supernova explosion
We had never had the chance to watch a star to the point of seeing it explode into a supernova. It’s done and at least in the case of SN…
Bob Saget: Our House star, American actor and comedian found dead in his hotel room
American actor and comedian Bob Saget has died at the age of 65. Saget was particularly known for his portrayal of Danny Tanner in the sitcom Full House (Our House),…
This discovery opens a new window on the early ages of star and galaxy formation
The newly launched James-Webb Space Telescope is expected to allow astronomers to probe the far reaches of the Universe in search of its oldest stars. But the discovery made by…
The Flame and Horse Head nebulae surveyed by ESO
A spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the New Year offered by ESO. Don’t worry, the iconic constellation of Orion is neither exploding nor burning. The “fire” you see on this…
Sydney Poitier: Hollywood star dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, the first black male movie star to win a best actor Oscar, has died aged 94. The office of the Bahamas’ Secretary of State, Fred Mitchell, confirmed the…