by | Jan 9, 2024 | Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN, Post
A group of astrophysicists has discovered the largest and most diffuse galaxy recorded until now. This almost invisible galaxy challenges the currently accepted cosmological model, that of cold dark matter.
by | Oct 16, 2023 | Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN, Post
A chance social media post by an eagle-eyed amateur astronomer sparked the discovery of an explosive collision between two giant planets, which crashed into each other in a distant space system 1,800 light years away from planet Earth.
by | Sep 26, 2023 | Artigo, Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN
An unusual star known as HD 45166 is preparing to become the most magnetic powerhouse to exist in the known Universe. Found out more in the new Space Scoop!
by | Sep 21, 2023 | Artigo, Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN
A study carried out with JWST confirms that the universe could produce extremely luminous galaxies very early, suggesting that these galaxies formed stars earlier than predicted. The study also reveals an “imposter” galaxy.
by | Aug 14, 2023 | Artigo, Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN
How do supermassive blackholes grow so big? Found out in the new Space Scoop!
by | Jul 26, 2023 | Artigo, Portal do Astrónomo-EN, Portal-EN
An international scientific team has detected distortions in the brightness of a galaxy’s disc that could be explained by the gravitational effect of a previously unknown neighbouring galaxy.