The Times They Are A-Changin’: Searching for Shifts in Variable Star Light Curves
Pulsating variable stars are useful astronomical tools for their consistency. How can astronomers better understand how their changes change over time?
Outflows, Shocks, and Star Formation in M82
Today’s authors look at the impact of galactic outflows on the formation of stars in M82!
Astrophysical Classics: Hanbury Brown and Twiss Measure the Size of Sirius
In today’s classic 1956 paper, the authors measure a stellar diameter and kick off a debate about the quantum nature of light!
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.
Crushing, Collapsing, Combusting — How Massive Single Stars Die
A deep dive into the classic paper on how massive single stars die, and what it means for the evolution of the universe.
Sharing is caring: how do binary stars actually transfer mass?
Mass transfer is a fundamental parameter for determining how binary stars evolve. A 3D hydrodynamic simulation enables real-time movies of how material moves from one star to another!