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A planet says ‘Hi!’ with its shocking spiral arms
Some things are really hard to observe, but we still can study them using computer simulations! Today’s paper will show you how people study planets-driven spiral arms!
Shine On You Crazy Outflow!
Exploring the Dynamics of AGN Outflows
UR: Are black hole progenitors missing in metal-poor environments?
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, read about the work by Beryl Hovis-Afflerbach on the environments in which binary black holes originate!
The Magnetic Menagerie of NGC 1097
In the heart of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1097, there’s more to the magnetic field than meets the eye.
Where in the galaxy is PSR J0837-2454?
Why does one pulsar seem to lie so far away from the Galactic plane?
Paradise for Life by the AGN Light
Supermassive black holes have a really nasty reputation for rendering galaxies uninhabitable, but this perception may be misguided. It’s possible that the radiation these vast beasts release while feasting could bring forth a bounty for life as we know it. Could organisms subsist on the light of an AGN sun?
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Beyond the Lecture Hall: Making the most of a university astronomy club
Part of an established astronomy club? Looking to start a new one? Learn what more you can do to grow your astronomy club, big or small.
#BlackInAstro: How Can We Support Black Astronomers?
We at Astrobites believe that BlackLivesMatter. Come learn with us about ways to make astronomy more anti-racist!
Astrobites at AAS 236: Day 2
We report on Day 2 of the virtual summer AAS meeting.
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
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