Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Shines Brightly in Northern Skies
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was highly visible in 2024. Its brightness peaked near perihelion, aligning with Venus. A promising bright comet is…
Hayabusa2’s Ryugu Samples Illuminate Early Solar System History
Hayabusa2 returned 5.4 grams of Ryugu asteroid samples. Studies reveal Ryugu's parent body formed in the outer Solar System. Future…
Astronomers Identify New Organic Molecule in Space
1-cyanoprene, a new molecule, was found in interstellar space. The Green Bank Telescope enabled its precise detection. Findings enhance understanding…
Comet C/2024 S1 ATLAS Breaks Apart During Solar Approach
Comet ATLAS disintegrated during its close approach to the Sun. Intense solar forces caused the comet to break apart. Future…
Asteroid-Based Transport Could Expedite Mars Missions
Asteroids could serve as natural transport hubs for Mars missions. Using NEOs may reduce travel time to approximately 180 days.…
JWST Detects No Planets Orbiting Vega
JWST's search found no planets around Vega. Vega's debris ring shows no signs of planetary disruption. Future observations may still…
TRAPPIST-1 Planets Could Keep Atmospheres, Study Finds
TRAPPIST-1's Earth-sized planets may hold stable atmospheres. New study challenges previous beliefs about red dwarf stars' habitability. James Webb Telescope…
Scientists Seek First Exomoon with JWST
JWST initiates search for exomoons around Kepler-167e. Advanced instruments enhance detection capabilities. Discovery could reshape understanding of planetary systems.
Researchers Propose Elongated Shape for Galactic Black Hole Disk
Japanese researchers suggest Sgr A*'s disk is elongated. Different analysis methods caused conflicting images. Future studies aim for more accurate…
Exoplanet Missions Set Criteria for Future Habitability Searches
Future missions will prioritize specific exoplanet systems. Stable star environments are critical for habitability searches. "Golden Targets" represent the most…
