Category: Astronomy
Did a Giant Planet Sculpt Fomalhaut’s Stunning Ring into its Squashed Shape?
Understanding Fomalhaut and Its Ring Fomalhaut, a prominent star located in the Southern Hemisphere, is one of the brightest stars observable from Earth. Officially designated…
The 1st Known Interstellar Visitor ‘Oumuamua: An Exo-Pluto and a New Class of Celestial Objects
Introduction to ‘Oumuamua ‘Oumuamua, the first known interstellar visitor to our solar system, was discovered in October 2017 by astronomers utilizing the Pan-STARRS1 telescope stationed…
Revisiting the Early Universe: The Diverse Masses of the First Stars
The Traditional View of Early Star Formation The formation of the earliest stars, commonly referred to as Population III stars, has long been a subject…
The Spectacular September Epsilon Perseids Meteor Shower: What You Need to Know
Introduction to the Epsilon Perseids Meteor Shower The Epsilon Perseids meteor shower is a fascinating phenomenon that captivates skywatchers across the globe each year in…
NASA’s Webb Telescope Discovers Earth-Sized Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e in the Habitable Zone
Introduction to TRAPPIST-1 System The TRAPPIST-1 system, located approximately 40 light-years away from Earth, has garnered significant interest in the quest for extraterrestrial life. This…
Exploring the South Pole Telescope Beneath a Rainbow of Colors: Space Photo of the Day (Sept. 8, 2025)
Introduction to the South Pole Telescope The South Pole Telescope (SPT) is a prominent astrophysical instrument located at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica….