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If you need a content creator, here's an example of content we produce: an #astronomy article about different aspects of a study of the #supernova remnant cataloged as SN 2022jli which include evidence of the presence of a compact object that could be a neutron star or a black hole that formed after the supernova. https://lnkd.in/dqWv7MiF

This Week in Space- Apoc-eclipse 2024! - With Astronomer Joe Rao. "Unless you've been living under a rock or in Barstow, you probably know all about the solar eclipse on Monday. Rod will be going to Austin, likely to be staring at ever-darkening clouds, and Tariq will be headed to the eclipse path in the Northeast. Where will you be? On today's episode, we're talking to astronomer and meteorologist Joe Rao about the solar eclipse of 2024--what is it, where the moon's shadow cross Earth, how can you maximize what you see (or don't see), and how to view partial phases safely. This last bit is important, and we're going to give you an earful about "solar safety"--the effects of improper viewing can be catastrophic. And, of course, Rod's bringing a terrible eclipse-oriented space joke! Join us. Headlines: • Chinese Space Debris Sighting: China’s Shenzhou-15 crew capsule’s orbital module made an uncontrolled reentry, lighting up the skies over California without prior warning. • Space Junk Hits a Florida Home: A story of a mysterious cylinder, believed to be part of a NASA battery pallet jettisoned from the ISS, crashing through a Florida man’s home, illustrating the unpredictable nature of space debris re-entry. Main Topic: The Solar Eclipse of 2024 • Introduction to Joe Rao: Introduction of Joe Rao, his background, and his excitement for the upcoming eclipse, his 14th total solar eclipse viewing. • Eclipse Overview: Joe provides an in-depth look at the upcoming solar eclipse, discussing its path across North America, from Mexico through the United States to Canada, and highlighting its significance compared to past eclipses. • Viewing Tips: Discussion on safe viewing practices, including the importance of using certified eclipse glasses and other methods to safely observe the eclipse without damaging one’s eyes. • Weather Considerations: Joe offers advice on how to choose the best viewing locations based on weather patterns and suggests resources for last-minute location adjustments to avoid cloud cover. • Personal Stories and Plans: Tariq shares his plans to view the eclipse with his family, emphasizing the personal significance and communal aspect of experiencing such a rare event. • Final Thoughts and Advice: The episode wraps up with Joe stressing the unparalleled experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse firsthand, urging listeners not to miss the opportunity to be in the path of totality." Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Joe Rao This Week in Space episode 105

As a follow on to my previous post, surprisingly strong energy outbursts are consistent with what would be expected if a dimension with the same attributes as the other three is added to Minkowski space. Consistent with the thinking of how quasicrystals formed in red trinitite 50 meters from ground zero at the Trinity nuclear test, 3D space may be opening up into 4D space. This expansion is normal to 3D space. Phenomena we know is generally restricted to 3D space, however tunneling occurs normal to the path of light. Assuming gravity tunnels, more gravity would exist in 4D space. As time is a function of gravity time runs slower in 4D space. Equalizing events discharges energy. This should be in play from the size of the Universe to the Planck scale. The illusion of dark energy may be how 3D space opens up into 4D space. The should be fairly easy to mathematically validate by a mathematician with the right chops.

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious group of giant elderly stars at the heart of the Milky Way that are emitting solar system-sized clouds of dust and gas. The stars, which have been named “old smokers”, sat quietly for many years, fading almost to invisibility, before suddenly puffing out vast clouds of smoke. #astronomy #astrophysics #spacescience #spaceexploration https://lnkd.in/dnJBMSZD.

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 '𝐎𝐝𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬' 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 Within the last five years, astronomers have discovered a new type of astronomical phenomenon that exists on vast scales – larger than whole galaxies. They're called ORCs (odd radio circles), and they look like giant rings of radio waves expanding outwards like a shockwave. Until now, ORCs had never been observed in any wavelength other than radio, but according to a new paper released on April 30 2024, astronomers have captured X-rays associated with an ORC for the first time. Continue Reading Here: https://shorturl.at/M8984 #Science #Radio #Space #MIDSCI

Quasar Discovery: The quasar J0529-4351, with a black hole 17 billion times the mass of the Sun, was confirmed by the Very Large Telescope in Chile. Incredible Luminosity: It shines with the brightness of over 500 trillion suns and has an accretion disc seven light-years across. Rapid Consumption: The black hole consumes mass equivalent to our Sun every day, contributing to its immense luminosity.

#astronomy An article published in the journal "Science" reports the discovery of a compact object within the globular cluster cataloged as NGC 1851 whose nature is uncertain because mass estimates place it on the border between a neutron star and a black hole. A team of researchers used observations conducted with the #MeerKAT radio telescope to identify traces of a binary system composed of a so-called millisecond pulsar and the mysterious compact object. The estimated mass for this object is between 2.09 and 2.71 times the Sun's, so it could be a massive neutron star or a small black hole. https://lnkd.in/dvckjfCa

Astronomers peered into the heart of our galaxy to reveal surprising lights. Utilizing the ALMA telescope in Chile, a team of Japanese scientists found periodic flickering coming from near the center of the Milky Way, which contains the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). The twinkling is likely due to the rotating radio spots around the black hole, a mysterious region of extreme gravity. The research team from ALMA, which stands for “Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array,” was led Yuhei Iwata, a graduate student at Keio University, Japan. He explained that the gigantic Sgr A*, with the mass of 4 million suns, has been known to flare up in millimeter wavelengths, infrared light, and X-rays, but this time, the scientists got radio-wave intensity data for a period of 10 days (including 70 minutes per day), and found two specific trends – namely “quasi-periodic variations with a typical time scale of 30 minutes and hour-long slow variations.” Does the black hole itself produce these lights? As far as we know, the black hole doesn’t actually make emissions of any sort. The culprits behind the lights are likely hot spots formed in the superhot gas disk surrounding the black hole. It rotates around it, creating an accretion disk. #cosmos #galaxy #blackholes #variations https://lnkd.in/gHrdyeGd

https://lnkd.in/g-m_-p_t 1. Observational Anomalies: Astronomers have noticed unexpected fluctuations in the brightness of Betelgeuse, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for years. Recently, they made a breakthrough discovery while investigating these irregularities.   2. New Insights into Stellar Evolution:  The findings shed light on the complex processes occurring within Betelgeuse as it nears the end of its life cycle. This dying supergiant star has been closely studied for its potential to go supernova, offering a unique opportunity to understand the final stages of massive star evolution.   3. Spectral Analysis Reveals Surprising Data: Through detailed spectroscopic analysis, astronomers have uncovered intriguing details about the composition and behavior of Betelgeuse's outer layers. These revelations challenge existing models of stellar dynamics and may necessitate revisions to our understanding of stellar evolution.   4. Implications for Galactic Dynamics: The discovery has broader implications for our understanding of the dynamics of the Milky Way galaxy. Betelgeuse's evolution and potential demise could have significant consequences for nearby celestial bodies and the overall structure of our galactic neighborhood.   5. Future Observational Campaigns:  Armed with this newfound knowledge, astronomers are planning further observational campaigns to monitor Betelgeuse's behavior and unravel more mysteries surrounding this enigmatic star. These efforts could provide crucial insights into the fate of massive stars and the cosmic processes shaping our universe.

Barnard 150, Seahorse in Cepheus Barnard 150, also catalogued as LDN 1082, is a dark nebula located some 1,200 light-years from Earth in the Cepheus constellation. Unlike emission or reflection nebulae that emit or reflect light, dark nebulae are composed of dense, cold gas and dust that block the light from objects or stars behind them. They are often seen as inky, black patches against the background of brighter stars or nebulae. Also known as the Seahorse nebula, it takes the name due to its shape that appears against a rich, luminous background field of stars. Dark nebulae like B150 are regions where interstellar dust and gas are so thick that they obscure the light from stars or other objects located beyond them. This nebula is part of a larger complex of dark nebulae known as the Barnard Dark Nebulae catalog, which was compiled by the American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard in the early 20th century. Update January 2024: This is a new processing of the original image from September 2023. I used the new BlurXterminatir AI4, GraXpert and Generalized Hyperbolic Stretch. To capture this 65 hour exposure image I used my dual refractor setup composed of two Takahashi FSQ telescopes (FSQ85 and FSQ106). With the small one, the FSQ85, I acquired the narrow band data (Ha) at a resolution of 2.12"/pixel. With the FSQ106 EDX4 I acquired the broadband data (Luminance and R,G,B) at a resolution of 1.46"/pixel. Both sets of data have been processed altogether with Pixinsight (80% of the processing) as well as other processing softwares. The resulting image shows some Ha details, rarely seen in other images. These features are mostly part of the galactic cirrus present in this field. A total of 28h25' of solely Ha data have been captured to show this faint background glow. In the upper left part of the image we can also see an emission nebula, probably a HII region, that I have not yet been able to know its catalogue name. I combined this faint Ha detail with a deep integration in LRGB as follows: 33h35' for the luminance filter, and 3h for each RGB channel. Image details: FSQ106: L: 403 x 300" (33h35') RGB: (120,120,120) x 30" (3h) FSQ85: Ha: 341 x 300" (28h25') Calibrated with darks, flats and dark-flats. Total exposure: 65h Moon at 15% (on average) Image resolution: 1.46”/pixel FOV (full image): 2º28' x 1º38' Equipment: FSQ106 EDX4 + ASI2600MM + LRGB Astrodon filters + Ha3nm Antlia - with ZWO EFW 7 pos FSQ85 + ASI294MM + SHO LRGB Baader filters - with ZWO EFW 8 pos Mesu200 mount Guiding with ASI120MM and ZWO Mini Guide Scope Aleix Roig, January 2024 Prades (Tarragona, Catalonia - Spain). https://lnkd.in/ey4FcJmT