Tag: astronomy
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Columbia Astronomy to Host Stargazing Event and Sky Survey Talk
Columbia University's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics invites the public to a stargazing event on June 26. It features a talk by Sean Walker and Noor Aftab on the MDW Hydrogen-Alpha Sky Survey, followed by campus stargazing.
Science & TechnologyEducationAstronomy and Space Columbia UniversityAstronomyAstrophysicsStargazingMDW Hydrogen-Alpha Sky SurveySean WalkerNoor Aftabnewsletter
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Webb and Hubble Reveal Milky Way's Ancient 'Bulge Fossil Fragment'
New research using Webb and Hubble telescopes confirms Terzan 5 as a 'bulge fossil fragment,' a rare relic of the Milky Way's early formation with four distinct star-forming generations.
Science & TechnologyAstronomy and Space Terzan 5Milky Way galaxyJames Webb Space TelescopeHubble Space TelescopeBulge fossil fragmentsStar formationAstronomy
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Webb Telescope Finds Strongest Evidence for "Black Hole Stars"
The James Webb Space Telescope has found the strongest evidence yet for "black hole stars" by analyzing the spectrum of a "little red dot." This discovery helps solve the complex puzzle of these mysterious cosmic objects, first seen in 2022.
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Media Monitor: Northern Lights Visible Across Several States This Weekend
USA Today is reporting that the aurora borealis was visible from multiple states over the weekend, offering widespread viewing opportunities for the celestial phenomenon.
Science & TechnologyWeather Northern LightsAurora BorealisWeekendAstronomySpaceNatureUSA TODAY
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NOAA Issues Space Weather Advisory Following Minor Radio Blackouts and Geomagnetic Storms
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has released its latest advisory, noting recent minor radio blackouts and geomagnetic storms, while forecasting a quiet period for space weather in the coming week.
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