Dust-shrouded stellar cluster, with hundreds of young, hot and massive stars spotted- In pics
The central area of RCW 38 is visible as a bright, blue-tinted region, an area inhabited by numerous very young stars and protostars that are still in the process of forming.
Jul 16, 2018, 11:47 AM IST
First confirmed image of a newborn planet captured using SPHERE
The brightness of the planet has been measured at different wavelengths by the astronomers to get detailed information.
Jul 02, 2018, 23:28 PM IST
Massive stars are abundant in nearby galaxy than thought
Until recently, the existence of stars up to 200 solar masses was highly disputed, and the study shows that a maximum birth mass of stars of 200-300 solar masses appears likely.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:31 PM IST
Spotted - Dark, contorted sunspot nearly twice the diameter of Earth (See pic)
Researchers including those from European Southern Observatory (ESO), produced the images as a demonstration of ALMA’s ability to study solar activity at longer wavelengths of light than are typically available to solar observatories on Earth.
Jan 23, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Scientists to unveil new Earth-like planet: Report
Scientists are preparing to unveil a new planet in our galactic neighbourhood which is "believed to be Earth-like" and orbits its star at a distance that could favour life, German weekly Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Aug 12, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
