Rare earth element synthesis confirmed in neutron star mergers
A group of researchers has, for the first time, identified rare earth elements produced by neutron star mergers.
Astronomy
Oct 27, 2022
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National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
First radio-astronomy cryogenic receivers with all-metal 3D-printed RF components
The NAOJ ALMA Project and Advanced Technology Center have successfully fabricated corrugated all-metal 3D-printed horns for the ALMA Band 1 receivers (Radio Frequency: 35–50 GHz).
Astronomy
Oct 26, 2022
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New theory predicts Earth-like, watery planets exist around red dwarfs
Recent exoplanet exploration has focused on the discovery of temperate rocky planets like the Earth, which are often called habitable planets. Most of the recent missions are targeting stars cooler than the sun. Such stars ...
Planetary Sciences
Sep 30, 2022
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Simulation suggests gravitational interactions drive Milky Way's galactic bar bulges
A new simulation conducted on the world's most powerful supercomputer dedicated to astronomy has produced a testable scenario to explain the appearance of the bar of the Milky Way. Comparing this scenario to data from current ...
Astronomy
Sep 9, 2022
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Measuring the universe with star-shattering explosions
An international team of 23 researchers led by Maria Dainotti, Assistant Professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), has analyzed archive data for powerful cosmic explosions from the deaths of stars ...
Astronomy
Jul 22, 2022
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Researchers observe fast-evolving transient MUSSES2020J early in its evolution
Across many Asian cultures, there is a much-loved story of Tanabata: the Weaving Princess and the Cow Herder, a happy young couple in the heavens who are separated as punishment for neglecting their duties and only allowed ...
Astronomy
Jul 13, 2022
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Independent reanalysis of the M87 galactic center radio observational data
An independent reanalysis of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)'s observational data for the center of the elliptical galaxy M87 has produced images with different features, according to a new study. This study is part of ...
Astronomy
Jun 30, 2022
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Supermassive black holes inside dying galaxies detected in early universe
An international team of astronomers used a database combining observations from the best telescopes in the world, including the Subaru Telescope, to detect the signal from the active supermassive black holes of dying galaxies ...
Astronomy
May 27, 2022
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Deep neural network to find hidden turbulent motion on the sun
Scientists developed a neural network deep learning technique to extract hidden turbulent motion information from observations of the sun. Tests on three different sets of simulation data showed that it is possible to infer ...
Astronomy
Feb 25, 2022
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First ALMA animation of circling twin young stars
Researchers analyzed the accumulated data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and depicted the motion of a young twin star system XZ Tauri over three years. This first-ever "ALMA Animation" of twin ...
Astronomy
Oct 7, 2021
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