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In the astrophysics category, you’ll find content that explores the secrets of the universe and the dynamics of celestial bodies. Dive into the cosmos with both theoretical and observational studies, and discover the latest and most detailed insights on galaxies, stars, black holes, and the origins of the universe.
GHOST Unearths Rare Star with Remarkably Low Metal Content!
A group of astronomers from around the world has announced the discovery of an exceptionally metal-poor star. They made this breakthrough using the Gemini High-resolution Optical SpecTrograph (GHOST) at the Gemini South telescope in Chile, as detailed in their research paper published on the arXiv pre-print server on October 25.
Close-up View of a Rare Nearby Supernova Sheds Light on Stellar Deaths
In May, a star within the Pinwheel galaxy experienced a supernova, providing astronomers with a fortuitous opportunity to study its demise. This supernova, named SN 2023ixf, was exceptionally close and timely, marking the nearest supernova event in the past five years.
Revealing the Secrets of Concealed Supermassive Black Holes via Radio Signals
Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable correlation between the volume of dust enveloping a supermassive black hole and the intensity of radio emissions emanating from exceptionally luminous galaxies.
Webb Unveils Previously Unseen Features in Iconic Supernova
The Webb telescope unveils the iconic supernova's hidden details, exposing a central keyhole structure and mysterious crescent features, shedding new light on this celestial spectacle.
Jia Xian
Jia Xian (Simplified Chinese: 贾宪, Traditional Chinese: 賈憲, Pinyin Alphabet: Jiǎ Xiàn, Wade-Giles /Beijing Chinese: Chia Hsien; 1010-1070) was a Chinese mathematician and astronomer. Besides the fact that he succeeded in defining Pascal's triangle in the eleventh century, he made many mathematical inventions and astronomical discoveries.
Kidinnu
Kidinnu is a Mesopotamian scientist who lived in the fourth century BC, whose name was given to a Lunar crater with a surface area of more than Croatia (60 km2), made lots of contributions to astronomy and mathematics, and is considered the “Father of science”.