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Dusty Nebulae in Taurus

Чт, Июль 11, 2013 - 8:30

This complex of dusty nebulae linger along the edge of the Taurus molecular cloud, a mere 450 light-years distant. Stars are forming on the cosmic scene, including extremely youthful star RY Tauri prominent toward the upper left of the 1.5..

New Eclipsing Variable Star with Delta Scuti Component

Ср, Июль 10, 2013 - 14:41

We present our discovery a new variable star USNO-A2.0 1350-17086180 from observations at the Astrotel-Caucasus Observatory. The object shows Algol-type eclipses and, simultaneously, low-amplitude, short-period pulsations.

Large Sunspots Now Crossing the Sun

Ср, Июль 10, 2013 - 7:30

One of the largest sunspot regions in recent years is now crossing the Sun. This region of convoluted magnetic fields may well produce a solar flare that releases a cloud of energetic particles into the Solar System.

Supergiant Star Gamma Cygni

Вт, Июль 09, 2013 - 8:30

Supergiant star Gamma Cygni lies at the center of the Northern Cross, a famous asterism in the constellation of the Swan (Cygnus). Known by the proper name Sadr, the bright star also lies...

Plutos Newly Discovered Moons Receive Names

Пн, Июль 08, 2013 - 8:30

Pluto's newly discovered moons now have names. Known previously as P4 and P5, the International Astronomical Union has now given the fourth and fifth discovered moons of Pluto the names Kerberos and Styx.

NGC 2170: Still Life with Reflecting Dust

Вс, Июль 07, 2013 - 7:30

In this beautiful celestial still life composed with a cosmic brush, dusty nebula NGC 2170 shines at the upper left. Reflecting the light of nearby hot stars, NGC 2170 is joined by other bluish reflection nebulae, a compact red emission..

NGC 6384: Spiral Beyond the Stars

Сб, Июль 06, 2013 - 7:30

The universe is filled with galaxies. But to see them astronomers must look out beyond the stars of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. This colorful Hubble Space Telescopic portrait features spiral galaxy NGC 6384, about 80 million..

Астрономическая неделя с 8 по 14 июля 2013 года

Пт, Июль 05, 2013 - 12:42

На данной неделе произойдет покрытие Луной Меркурия (не видно из-за близости к Солнцу), Сатурн пройдет точку стояния и перейдет к..

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6752

Пт, Июль 05, 2013 - 8:30

Some 13,000 light-years away toward the southern constellation Pavo, the globular star cluster NGC 6752 roams the halo of our Milky Way galaxy. Over 10 billion years old, NGC 6752 follows clusters Omega Centauri and 47 Tucanae as the third..

M82: галактика с высоким звездообразованием и суперветром

Чт, Июль 04, 2013 - 8:30

Галактика M82, также называемая Сигарой за свою вытянутую форму, обладает высоким звездообразованием и сверхгалактическим ветром.

M82: Starburst Galaxy with a Superwind

Чт, Июль 04, 2013 - 7:30

Also known as the Cigar Galaxy for its elongated visual appearance, M82 is a starburst galaxy with a superwind. In fact, through ensuing supernova explosions and powerful winds from massive stars, the burst of star formation in M82 is..

Stars and Lightning Over Greece

Ср, Июль 03, 2013 - 7:30

It may appear, at first, like the Galaxy is producing the lightning, but really it's the Earth. In the foreground of the above picturesque nighttime landscape is the Greek Island of Corfu, with town lights surrounding Lake Korrision.