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Supernova Archeology with Radioactive Eyes
Today’s bite looks at how the ratio of various elements can inform our view of what happens during a supernova.
Testing micro with macro – from quantum to the cosmos
Quantum mechanics describes the unimaginably small, whilst Cosmology explains the unfathomably big. How the Universe blew up from one to the other is a question we think we’ve understood with the theory of inflation. But just how good is our picture of quantum mechanics? Today’s authors show that we can now use cosmological results to test our quantum framework.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: David Neufeld
We sat down with Dr. David Neufeld, one of the plenary speakers at the 232nd AAS meeting, to talk about laboratory astrophysics.
The Biggest, Baddest Quasar of Them All
Today’s authors have discovered the biggest, baddest quasar in all the land: J2157-3602. Don’t let this quasar’s numerical name fool you – it is home to the fastest growing black hole yet discovered.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Nicholas Walton
Dr Nicholas Walton discusses the impacts of GAIA and his research! See him today at #AAS232!
Astrobites at AAS 232: Day 3 and Day 4
We report on Day 3 of the summer AAS meeting in Denver, CO. Highlights include a look at the triumphs of helioseismology, discussions on merging galaxies, and a new way to weigh the Milky Way.
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Astrobites at AAS 232: Day 2
We report on Day 2 of the summer AAS meeting in Denver, CO. Highlights include recent studies of interstellar molecules, updates on Boyajian’s Star, recent developments in Astrobites’ education projects, precision astrophysics for exoplanets, stars and the Milky Way!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Julie Comerford
Some galaxies live peaceful lives, calmly making stars at a sedate pace, with supermassive black holes that don’t vomit jets of material. Other galaxies… not so much. Come to Professor Julie Comerford’s upcoming #AAS232 talk to learn more about the weird and wonderful world of active galactic nuclei!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Sarbani Basu
Hear about the work of Dr. Sarbani Basu in astroseismology and what to expect from her talk this Wednesday at AAS.
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Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Sarbani Basu
Hear about the work of Dr. Sarbani Basu in astroseismology and what to expect from her talk this Wednesday at AAS.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Keivan Stassun
Astronomy and exoplanet science are entering into an era of unprecedented precision. Check out Dr. Keivan Stassun’s plenary talk at #AAS232 to learn more!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Gurtina Besla
The recent Gaia data release is revolutionizing the way we understand our Milky Way and the galaxies around it. Come to Professor Gurtina Besla’s #AAS232 talk to find out more about the cutting-edge scientific discoveries being made! As Besla says, “You’re not going to read anything I’m going to talk about in a book.”