UR: Using ALMA to Detect Millimeter Flaring Emission from Proxima Centauri
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Anna Estes used ALMA to characterize Proxima Centauri’s flaring emissions at millimeter wavelengths!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roberta Humphreys
Ever wondered what is the upper limit to massives stars’ luminosities? Or are you curious about how to become a successful woman in astronomy? Find out reading the AAS238 interview with Dr. Roberta Humphreys!
Astrobites at AAS 238: Day 1
We report on Day 1 of the virtual summer AAS meeting.
Inflating HII Regions Cause Star Formation to Pop!
When HII regions expand, they look like an inflating balloon. But what happens after that balloon pops?
Betelgeuse going Critical
Betelgeuse has captivated everyone’s attention by dimming significantly in 2019/2020 before returning to former brightness. Is the riddle really solved by dust or might there be another explanation? Is the star now entering its final stage before violently dying?
Beating the blues – Hot companions of blue stragglers
Today’s paper searches for hot binary companions of blue straggler stars.