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Astrophysics research in North America

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of the advancements in astrophysics research in North America.
North America Analysis January 2024

North America Analysis January 2024

Happy New Year from Open Access Government! We invite you to celebrate by reading North America Analysis’s January 2024 volume, which offers compelling observations from distinguished subject matter experts and researchers.
An artist’s impression of the system assuming that the massive companion star is a black hole. The brightest background star is its orbital companion, the radio pulsar PSR J0514-4002E. The two stars are separated by 8 million km and circle each other every seven days. Credit: Daniëlle Futselaar (artsource.nl)

Astronomers locate unknown object within the Milky Way: NGC 1851

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious celestial object in the Milky Way using the MeerKAT Radio telescope.
Landscape with Milky way galaxy. Sunrise and Earth view from space with Milky way galaxy. (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)

Astronomers discover an Earth-sized planet in our cosmic backyard

A team of astronomers has identified a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world.
Star field and nebula in outer space

A ‘Triple Star’ discovery set to revolutionise stellar evolution understanding

A groundbreaking revelation by scientists at the University of Leeds has the potential to reshape astronomers' understanding of some of the largest and most prevalent stars in the universe.
Supermassive balck hole at galaxy center, stars and nebula in deep space.

Radio signals unveil secrets of hidden supermassive black holes and red quasars

Astronomers have discovered a correlation between the quantity of dust surrounding the supermassive black hole and the intensity of radio emissions emitted by exceptionally luminous galaxies.
space polar ring galaxy

Are polar ring galaxies more common than we thought?

On September 13th, a team of international astronomers, including scientists from Queen's University, discovered two potential polar ring galaxies using CSIRO'S ASKAP radio telescope's WALLABY survey.
Image of the Hyades star cluster

Nearest black holes to Earth found in Hyades star cluster

A study recently published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society hints at a significant discovery—black holes may be lurking in the Hyades star cluster, our closest open cluster to the solar system.

The magnetic field of a distant galaxy that has travelled over 11 billion years

Astronomers have used the Atacama Large Millimeter / Submillimeter Array (ALMA) to detect the magnetic field of a distant galaxy, whose light has travelled over 11 billion years to reach us.

A planet denser than steel? Planetary collisions could be the cause

Astronomers worldwide have found a planet the size of Neptune, denser than steel, whose composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash.

Neptune’s vanishing clouds linked to solar cycle

Astronomers have discovered a connection between the changing cloud levels on Neptune and the 11-year solar cycle, during which the Sun's fluctuating magnetic fields influence solar events.
Close up of a super resolution blue full moon at night sky

Rare Luna sighting of super blue moon set to unfold this week

A rare super blue moon will be visible on Wednesday 30th of August for the first time since 2009, but how to see it?
Credits: Frank Summers (STScI), Greg Bacon (STScI), Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Leah Hustak (STScI), Joseph Olmsted (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI); Science by: Steve Finkelstein (UT Austin), Rebecca Larson (RIT), Micaela Bagley (UT Austin)

Tracking the expansion of the universe like never before

New research is improving the accuracy of the parameters governing the expansion of the universe, helping astronomers determine how the universe grew into its current state, and what the future holds for us Although it is well known and accepted that our universe is expanding, with no landmarks, it is...
Digitally generated outer space travel composition. The first image from NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope has been used as part of this composition. CREDITS: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages

JWST and NASA: Understanding star formation in the early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), in collaboration with NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, is conducting research into early star formation in galaxies.
NAA April 2023

North America Analysis April 2023

We warmly invite you to delve into the April volume of North America Analysis, where we enjoy a multitude of insights from experts in the field from the region.
Chinese astronaut over the main module Tianhe on the Space Station Tiangong - flying over the Central America. This is entirely 3D generated image. Background image is from Nasa - https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/images/92104/a-central-american-panorama/92106w. Composited image of the stars is my own shot. Space station module and astronaut are both 3D models.

How does space travel affect the human brain?

The sensation of ‘weightlessness’ during space travel has long-term effects on the brain, where the brain's rules about gravity are no longer applicable.
The asteroid Ryugu, as seen by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft on June 30, 2018. (Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University, Nagoya University, Chiba Institute of Technology, Meiji University, University of Aizu and AIST.)

The Ryugu asteroid holds a key to understanding solar system formation

Samples from the 162173 Ryugu asteroid collected by Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft could help us understand the chemical composition of the solar system.
high resolution 3D image of satellite around the earth

Characterising satellites’ brightness and speed to declutter the skies

Students are navigating satellites' brightness and speed to declutter space traffic and assist astronomers by preventing light trails on their telescope-mounted cameras.
Asia Analysis July 2022

Asia Analysis July 2022

We welcome Summer 2022 with our July volume of Asia Analysis, which includes a vast array of articles on several compelling policy topics.
what is astrophysics

What is Astrophysics?

Daniele Malafarina, Associate Professor from Nazarbayev University, School of Sciences and Humanities, unpacks astrophysics for us.

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