Lasagne-like dark `noodle` spotted in Milky Way
What if, there were noodles, lasagne sheets or hazelnuts or, at least, invisible structures shaped like them floating around in our galaxy? Yes, it is a possibility.
Jan 23, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Most luminous galaxy extremely turbulent, ripping itself apart: Study
The most luminous galaxy in the universe - dubbed W2246-0526 - is so violently turbulent that it may eventually jettison its entire supply of star-forming gas, according to a study.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
Hubble views a galactic mega-merger: NASA
NGC 3597 is located approximately 150 million light-years away in the constellation of Crater (The Cup).
Jan 18, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Second largest black hole detected in Milky Way
Astronomers have detected signs of an invisible black hole with a mass 100 thousand times that of the Sun around the centre of the Milky Way. The team assumes that this possible "intermediate mass" black hole is a key to understanding the birth of the supermassive black holes located in the centres of galaxies.
Jan 17, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Universe's most luminous galaxy is 'ripping' itself!
New observations have revealed that an obscured quasar 12.4 billion light-years away which is known as the most luminous galaxy in the Universe is so violently turbulent, that it may eventually jettison its entire supply of star-forming gas.
Jan 16, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Globular star clusters may host planet with intelligent life
Contradicting current beliefs, a team of researchers, including one from India, has said that globular star clusters that hold a million stars in a ball only about 100 light-years across on average could also host planets with intelligent life.
Jan 08, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Global cluster most likely to host interstellar civilization
A new research says that globular star clusters, which are extraordinary in almost every way, can be good places to look for space-faring civilizations.
Jan 07, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
Five super-sized stars discovered in other galaxies
Eta Carinae, the most luminous and massive stellar system ever, is best known for an enormous eruption seen in the mid-19th century that hurled at least 10 times the Sun's mass into space.
Jan 07, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Rare galaxy with 2 black holes has 1 starved of stars
An astrophysicist has discovered something even rarer than a double-black hole galaxy: a skinny black hole.
Jan 06, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
2015 roundup: Ten awe-inspiring photos from space
Take a look at top ten awe-inspiring photos from space.
Dec 31, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
See pic: Hubble views two galaxies merging
The US space agency NASA recently released a stunning picture of an irregular shaped galaxy some 230 million light years away in the constellation of Hercules.
Dec 31, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
Watch: NASA's Fermi telescope spots record-setting flare from black hole
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on Tuesday spotted a record flare from black hole in distant galaxy.
Dec 16, 2015, 09:48 AM IST
'Ghost' cluster may reveal Milky Way's origin
A unique star cluster is a remnant of the earliest days of the Milky Way, as analyzed by a team of astronomers.
Dec 11, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Faintest galaxy that's far, far away captured
A team of astronomers have found the faintest object ever seen in the early universe.
Dec 04, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
Glimpse of black hole swallowing star, shooting flare
Scientists for the first time caught a glimpse of a black hole swallowing a star and shooting out a high-speed flare of matter at the centre of a nearby galaxy.
Nov 27, 2015, 09:00 AM IST
`Dead` galaxy harbors massive dark matter
A new study has identified a "dead" galaxy that seems to be densely packed with dark matter.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:06 PM IST
See pic: NASA's Hubble telescope uncovers dynamic, elliptical galaxy
According to NASA, the reason for the peculiar shape of NGC 3610 stems from its formation history.
Nov 20, 2015, 21:45 PM IST
Astronomers measure 'heartbeats' of distant stars
Analysis of the Hubble data showed that the average pixel varies on a timescale of approximately 270 days.
Nov 17, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
Indian astronomers spot rare giant radio galaxy
The newly discovered galaxy known by its scientific name 'J021659-044920' is the newest member of this elite group.
Nov 08, 2015, 17:13 PM IST
Hubble discovers clues to how Milky Way was formed
This is how our galaxy, Milky Way was formed.
Nov 06, 2015, 14:45 PM IST
