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Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA-Low frequency band
One of the most comprehensive studies of satellite interference at low radio frequencies so far.
Taking Photos with the Lens Cap On: A Search for Dark Matter by JWST
We’ve all seen the stunning images from JWST that have been revealing more and more about the Universe. In today’s paper, we find out that JWST’s camera can take informative photos even with a lens cap on.
The Dark Side of Exoplanets
Today’s bite explores planets made of dark matter and how we might find them.
Detection of a Fast Radio Burst at Cosmic Noon
Today’s paper reports the detection of a Fast Radio Burst just 3 billion years after the Big Bang!
A Ground-Up Approach to Revealing Galaxy Redshifts and their Classification
Today’s undergraduate research post by Austin Strickler discusses his work to calculate spectroscopic redshifts in galaxies.
Hula Hooping with the Stars
JWST liked it so much it put two rings on it: a pair of dying stars dance at the heart of this spectacular nebula that is enriching the Galaxy.
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Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor James Head III
Professor James Head III worked for the Apollo program which saw humans first land on the Moon nearly 50 years ago. Find out how we are continuing to explore the Moon and what it can still teach us ahead of his plenary talk at #AAS234. Is it time we went back?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Alice Shapley
Come ask questions at Dr. Alice Shapley’s #AAS234 talk to learn about interesting events that happened a long time ago, to galaxies far, far away!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Philip Scherrer
Dr. Philip Scherrer has studied our nearest star for over 50 years. In his talk at #AAS234, he’ll tell us about what he’s learned — both about the Sun, and about being a scientist!