Johannes Kepler and the Case of the Disappearing Sunspots
Today’s paper uses Johannes Kepler’s pre-telescope sunspot drawings to re-examine irregular 17th century solar activity.
Remember me? The impact of Gravitational Wave “Memory” on the Cosmic Microwave Background
In this Astrobite, we see if a phenomenon called gravitational wave memory can leave a noticeable imprint on the CMB!
The Galactic Golden Child Cassiopeia A through the Lens of JWST
Get to know Cassiopeia A up close and personal with JWST in today’s bite.
Don’t Forget Your SPF: Changing UV Emission Moves the Exoplanet Habitable Zones
The search for extrasolar life is a multidisiplinary endeavor. How can astronomers use current understandings of pre-cellular biology to inform what it means for a planet to be “habitable”?
I Feel The Need… The Need for Speed
High-velocity stars are interesting both in their origins and in what they can be used to study. Today’s paper takes a brief dive into tackling both of these questions.
Caught in a Sand Trap
Today’s authors help solve the mystery of how water ice can stick around in astrophysical environments at much hotter temperatures than it should!