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The Cold Glow of Star Formation

September 26, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

A new instrument called ArTeMiS has been successfully installed on the APEX—Atacama Pathfinder Experiment Telescope. APEX is a 12-meter-diameter telescope located in the Atacama Desert, operating at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. By examining the sky in the infrared and radio regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, the telescope provides astronomers with vital insights into the depths of the Universe. The new camera mounted on the telescope has revealed the Cat's Paw Nebula in remarkable detail.

The Dragon Awakens: Massive Explosion of Super Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy Revealed

September 24, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

A research team from the University of Sydney has determined that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy exploded massively 2 million years ago, and the resulting nebula was thrown 200,000 light-years away. You can see it in the image. This research has revealed that black holes can reach maximum levels periodically and then return to their original state.

Will Mars Travelers Never Return to Earth?

September 24, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Landing on Mars is difficult, but returning to Earth is even more challenging, especially if the Red Planet's explorers catch a cold during the journey. Sick astronauts could contract infections on Mars, especially in areas where life support is available. Earth may be reluctant to welcome such travelers, as they could be carrying a disease that could cause extraterrestrial super-pandemics.