Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study

Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant discovery involving a supernova remnant in the Milky Way, identified as G278.94+1.35, has been made by a team of international astronomers. This structure, resulting from a massive stellar explosion, was initially thought to be approximately 8,800 light years away. New findings…

Is the Wheel of Ghosts an Ancient Observatory? New Study Suggests Otherwise

Is the Wheel of Ghosts an Ancient Observatory? New Study Suggests Otherwise

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The ancient Rujm el-Hiri site, situated in the Golan Heights and often referred to as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” has been re-evaluated, with its long-standing identification as an astronomical observatory coming under scrutiny. Researchers have determined that geodynamic changes over millions of years…

Search for Elusive Missing Link Black Holes Continues as Omega Centauri Observation Turns Out to Be a Dud

Search for Elusive Missing Link Black Holes Continues as Omega Centauri Observation Turns Out to Be a Dud

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A black hole once believed to bridge the gap between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes has been re-evaluated. The object, previously identified as an intermediate-mass black hole in the dense star cluster Omega Centauri, has been reclassified as a cluster of smaller stellar-mass…

Full Moons of 2025: Dates, Supermoons, Lunar Eclipses, and Key Celestial Events

Full Moons of 2025: Dates, Supermoons, Lunar Eclipses, and Key Celestial Events

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates In 2025, 12 full Moons will grace the skies, including three supermoons and two total lunar eclipses. These celestial events will offer unique opportunities for sky watchers worldwide. While full Moons illuminate the night sky entirely, they are best viewed as they rise,…

Astronomers Seek Binary Supermassive Black Holes in Galactic Centers

Astronomers Seek Binary Supermassive Black Holes in Galactic Centers

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Supermassive black holes are believed to exist at the centre of most galaxies, including our Milky Way. However, in certain cases, two such black holes are thought to orbit one another, forming binary systems. These gravitationally bound pairs could provide significant insights into…

Karnal Students Recognised by NASA for Discovering Main Belt Asteroid TD40

Karnal Students Recognised by NASA for Discovering Main Belt Asteroid TD40

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A group of 12 students and two teachers from the main branch of Dyal Singh Public School in Karnal have been recognised by NASA’s International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) for their efforts in the discovery of a main belt asteroid, designated TD40. The…

MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity

MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant breakthrough in astrophysics has been achieved, with scientists confirming the presence of a gravitational wave background—a constant vibration in the fabric of the universe. This discovery, reported in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, highlights that the phenomenon could be…

The Star of Bethlehem: Astronomical and Religious Mystery Explained

The Star of Bethlehem: Astronomical and Religious Mystery Explained

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The Star of Bethlehem, referenced in the Gospel of Matthew, has intrigued scholars, scientists, and theologians for centuries. According to reports, this celestial object is said to have guided the Magi—wise men from the East—to the birthplace of Jesus over 2,000 years ago….

New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery

New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates New research on PDS 70b, a forming exoplanet located approximately 400 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, suggests that prevailing models of planet formation may require revision. According to a study published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, astronomers found a mismatch between the chemical…

Chiron’s Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research

Chiron’s Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Researchers have examined (2060) Chiron, a celestial body orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune, revealing its unusual surface and gaseous composition. According to a study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chiron displays characteristics of both asteroids and comets, classifying it as a centaur. Observations…