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JWST completes view of Sombrero Galaxy’s Disk

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its comprehensive imaging of the Sombrero galaxy, revealing its huge stellar bulge and intricate dust disk in stunning near-infrared detail. These observations are key to understanding the galaxy's turbulent past and evolution.

The secrets of the brightest gamma-ray burst: The B.O.A.T supernova mysteries

A team of astrophysicists led by Northwestern University has solved the cosmic mystery behind the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever observed, known as GRB 221009A, named the B.O.A.T. "brightest of all time".

The mysteries of planet formation

Scientists from Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory have uncovered insights into the formation of planetary systems like our own solar system.

Massive stars’ radiant influence on planetary formation

Massive stars played a pivotal role in shaping the birth of planetary systems.

Astronomers unlock the secret of heavy element formation in cosmic collision

An international team of astronomers has discovered the mysterious origins of heavy elements in the universe.

NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers neutron star in remnants of supernova

NASA's James Webb Telescope has found the best evidence yet for the presence of a neutron star at the site of a recent supernova explosion.

New insights into exoplanet formation

Astronomers from Germany and Switzerland have revealed evidence of how the gap in the size distribution of exoplanets, particularly those around two Earth radii emerges.

New JWST focused study challenges cosmic understanding of the early universe

By analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered a revelation that could reshape our understanding of the early universe.

JWST reveals 19 nearby spiral galaxies in stunning clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unleashed fascinating images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of nearby spiral galaxies.

Tracking infrared radiation: The JWST unravels celestial enigma

Using the NASA James Webb Telescope, astronomers have discovered an enigmatic brown dwarf named W1935, radiating infrared radiation from methane in its upper atmosphere.

James Webb Space Telescope unveils mysteries of “The Brick”

In a recent study by University of Florida astronomer Adam Ginsburg, researchers have used the James Webb telescope (JWST) to uncover the mysterious dark region at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy, named "The Brick".

JWST: Dwarf galaxies utilise a 10-million-year lull to propel star formation

University of Michigan researchers have unveiled a cosmic phenomenon in dwarf galaxies, shedding light on their stellar productivity. Dwarf galaxies, less evolved than their massive counterparts, boast expansive star-forming regions and higher star formation rates.

Unveiling the secrets of teenage galaxies: A JWST breakthrough

In a groundbreaking study, astronomers led by Carnegie's Gwen Rudie and Northwestern University's Allison Strom uncovered unprecedented details about "teenage galaxies" that formed just 2 to 3 billion years after the Big Bang.

Detecting ancient earth-like planets easier than identifying modern Earth

Scientists at Cornell University suggest that by examining Earth's Phanerozoic era, telescopes could improve the detection of potential signs of life on exoplanets.

James Webb’s view of the Crab Nebula

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, recently observed the Crab Nebula, a remnant of a supernova explosion situated 6,500 light-years away in the Taurus constellation.

Massive space explosion yields life-sustaining elements

A colossal space explosion, triggered by the merger of two neutron stars, has unveiled the formation of rare chemical elements essential for life.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals Jupiter’s unseen atmospheric feature

The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA, has made a groundbreaking observation within Jupiter’s atmosphere, unveiling a previously undiscovered phenomenon.

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