Recently, astronomers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced exciting findings from their observations of the furthest visible star in the universe. With their famed James Webb Space Telescope, they have found evidence that suggests the most distant star visible to the human eye is not alone – it has a companion.… Continue reading Webb Telescope Image Suggests Even the Most Distant Star Has Company
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Measuring Helium in Distant Galaxies May Give Physicists Insight Into Why the Universe Exists
Helium, the second most abundant element in the universe, is usually found within stars or planets. But now, physicists at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan have discovered a way to measure helium in distant galaxies. The research could provide insight into why the universe exists, and how it formed and evolved. Scientists have long… Continue reading Measuring Helium in Distant Galaxies May Give Physicists Insight Into Why the Universe Exists
How the James Webb Space Telescope changed astronomy in its first year
Since the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021, it has revolutionized the field of astronomy and opened up a realm of possibilities in the hopes of uncovering information about the origins and evolution of our universe. After years of preparation and anticipation, the world of astronomy got exactly what they had… Continue reading How the James Webb Space Telescope changed astronomy in its first year