Astronomy

Astronomy

Gamma-ray bursts hint at the existence of a new type of neutron star

A study led by a Brazilian scientist suggests that these celestial objects last less than 1 second and have a 20% greater mass than observed

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Astrophysics

Cluster of 58 galaxies discovered in the shadow of the Milky Way

The astrological structure is located about 2.2 billion light years from Earth in a region of space obscured by the center of our galaxy

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Physics

Dark matter could produce antimatter capable of crossing the Milky Way

Experiment carried out at the LHC particle accelerator indicates that half of the antiparticles generated in this way reach the vicinity of Earth

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SPACE

Brazil and the USA launch SPORT satellite

Device will study plasma bubbles in the upper atmosphere that affect communications on Earth

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Astrophysics

Data from James Webb Telescope used to reconstruct formation of planetary nebula

Images suggest the celestial object originated from an interaction involving at least four stars

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COVER

Science with the public

People without academic experience contribute to data collection and knowledge production

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Astronomy

Home sweet home

NASA's Orion capsule landed in the Pacific Ocean in December after orbiting the Moon for nearly 25 days

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Astronomy

The first step toward returning to the Moon

Rocket took off from the US in November, launching the Orion spacecraft on a trip around the Moon

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Astrophysics

A black hole in Earth’s backyard

Black hole with a mass equivalent to 10 Suns discovered near Earth

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Astronomy

The first map of the night sky

Star catalog by ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus (190 BC–120 BC) found in Egypt

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Astronomy

Spacecraft deflects asteroid

Spacecraft deliberately collides with moon orbiting asteroid

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PHYSICS

A phenomenon similar to the effects of a black hole can affect vehicle traffic in fog

Study suggests a phenomenon similar to a black hole affects the dynamics of vehicle traffic

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Astronomy

Thousands of stars in a single, clear image

James Webb Space Telescope produces image of thousands of never-before-seen young stars in a stellar nursery

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ASTROPHYSICS

International consortium invests US$205 million in Earth-based super telescope

FAPESP contributes an extra US$5 million to the Giant Magellan Telescope, of which it has been a founding partner since 2014

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Astronomy

Brazil collaborates on installation of new observatory in Spain

Brazil collaborates on installation of new observatory in Spain

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Astronomy

Korean Mission to the Moon

South Korea sent its first mission to the moon in August

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ASTRONOMY

Preventing impact with Earth

Simulations used to find the best strategy for diverting an asteroid on a collision course with Earth

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Astronomy

A star turned into spaghetti

A star was torn apart after nearing a black hole

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ASTROPHYSICS

Impressive sharpness of the first images from the James Webb telescope

Cosmic snapshots show the far reaches of the Universe in infrared, as well as star nurseries and clusters of galaxies

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Astronomy

Like 2,400 eyes in the sky

Equipment installed in Hawaii will significantly increase our ability to study distant galaxies and very faint stars

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ASTROPHYSICS

Studies suggest that a jet of plasma from a black hole can produce ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

The conclusion is derived from computer simulations carried out by a group of astrophysicists from IAG-USP and abroad

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Astronomy

Two planets, similar but different

Known as the ice giants, Uranus and Neptune are similar in composition, mass, and size, but they are different shades of blue

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ASTROPHYSICS

Astronomers identify 30 exocomets in Beta Pictoris

Astronomers identify at least 30 exocomets orbiting the extrasolar system Beta Pictoris

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INTERVIEW

Brazilian astrophysicist explains how the first image of the black hole in the Milky Way was created

Lia Medeiros is part of the team that produced an image of the radio source known as Sagittarius A* at the center of our galaxy

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Video

With Brazilian optic fibers, Japanese telescope Subaru promises to widen observations on the Universe

Equipment set in Hawaii may significantly improve the ability to study distant galaxies and very weak stars | 2'52

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Astronomy

Ceres may have formed beyond Saturn

Ceres's chemical composition suggests the dwarf planet formed beyond Jupiter's orbir

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Careers

In medicine’s orbit

USP student receives award for asteroid discovery during program coordinated by NASA

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ASTROPHYSICS

The restless heart of the Milky Way

A high-resolution image of the Milky Way's galactic core reveals an abundance of highly energetic events

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Space

James Webb telescope nearly ready

James Webb telescope nearly ready

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Astronomy

Lone planets in the Milky Way

An international group of astronomers has identified at least 70 new free-floating planets roaming the Milky Way

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