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The Independentworld10 hrs ago
Astronomers Detect Four-Carbon Sugar in Gas Cloud Near Milky Way Center
Researchers identified the four-carbon sugar erythrulose in gas cloud G+0.693-0.027 using two Spanish radio telescopes. The finding adds to evidence that complex organic molecules form in interstellar space before stars and planets.
cnet.comworld9 days ago
Astronomers Map Milky Way Spiral Arm Distances With X-Ray Rings
A team measured distances to dust clouds in the Milky Way using X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra and ESA’s XMM-Newton telescopes. The geometric method relied on rings created by gamma-ray bursts reflecting off the clouds. Results indicate the most distant arm dust cloud spans about…
pandaily.comworld19 days ago
Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 Passes Earth at 2.56 Million Kilometers
The European Space Agency said the asteroid will reach its closest point at 1114 GMT on Saturday. It poses no impact risk and will be visible to observers with telescopes or binoculars under dark skies.
azernews.azscience27 days ago
Astronomers detect signs of wind from Milky Way’s central black hole
Researchers report a cone-shaped cavity in cold gas near Sagittarius A* that they attribute to an outflow of hot gas. The finding follows five years of observations with radio and X-ray telescopes.
The Bbctechnology72 days ago
King Charles Launches UK Space Agency Project on Final Day of Bermuda Visit
King Charles concluded his visit to Bermuda by launching Project Nova, a UK Space Agency initiative to track space debris using a network of telescopes. He also opened a new coast guard station and presented medals to Royal Bermuda Regiment members. The trip followed his state vi…
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