Sometimes You Do Have to Consider Them: Observing Magnetic Fields Using Pulsar Halos
Whether you like them or not, magnetic fields permeate the interstellar medium. Today’s paper outlines a novel way of observing them!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Adam Leroy
Today we interview Dr. Adam Leroy, who is a professor at the Ohio State University and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Strength in Numbers: How Cloud Communities Weather Galactic Storms
Classic theory says only big clouds should survive galactic winds, but these new simulations show that’s not the whole story. Whether a cloud lives or dies depends not only on its size, but also on the environment it’s sitting in.
How do black holes affect the galaxy? The answer is (probably) blowin’ in the wind!
Today’s paper focuses on some interesting results (and gorgeous figures!) on the nature and structure of AGN-driven outflows in galaxies.
Taking an MRI of the Horsehead
This article reveals how the magnetic field, surpassing internal forces like gravity and turbulence, prevents star formation in the Horsehead nebula. This discovery highlights the crucial role magnetic fields play in shaping stellar nurseries, paving the way for further investigations into the intricate interplay between magnetic forces and star formation.
How many astrophysicists does it take to catch a RATT?
Astronomers will literally see a very young star running away from its peers and call it a RATT.