So what does a molecular cloud produce, anyway?
The proportions of stars at different masses is an important, but challenging, quantity to measure. In this paper we take a look at a nearby stellar birthing region to snare a representative sample.
Astrobites at AAS 229: Day 4
We report on Day 4 of the winter AAS meeting in Grapevine, TX. Highlights include a discussion of the upcoming 2017 solar eclipse, insights on supermassive black holes, and outcomes from the AAS 229 Hack Day!
Astrobites at AAS 229: Day 3
We report on Day 3 of the winter AAS meeting in Grapevine, TX. Highlights include a discussion on solar flares, a survey of balloon-borne astronomy, and some stunning simulations of galaxies.
Astrobites at AAS 229: Day 2
We report on Day 2 of the winter AAS meeting in Grapevine, TX. Highlights include a discussion about light pollution, some beautiful new releases from Chandra, and tales from the beginning of the universe.
Astrobites at AAS 229: Day 1
We report on Day 1 of the winter AAS meeting in Grapevine, TX. Highlights include an announcement on fast radio bursts, new outcomes from Arecibo, and a town hall on racism in astronomy.