From star parties to observatories: an astronomer’s journey
Zili Shen reflects on observatory trips and what she loves about observing.
What will happen to Jupiter when the Sun dies?
The Sun will become a white dwarf. Will any Solar System planets survive?
NGC 5466 and Its Stellar Stream
Find out how astronomers discovered a new stellar stream around the Milky Way in today’s Astrobite.
Uncovering black holes hiding in a globular cluster
A Milky way star cluster seems to contain more than the name suggests. How do astronomers find black holes hiding amongst stars?
How deep is an exoplanet’s ocean?
Astronomers model oceans outside of our Solar system and explore exotic planets.