Ia’m Just Getting Started: A Type Ia Supernova’s First Day
See how astronomers trace a type Ia supernova’s “first steps” back to its origin.
Nathan Sanders is Rewiring Democracy
For today’s bite, we chatted with Nathan Sanders (one of the original founders of Astrobites) about his journey into and beyond astronomy and the process of writing and publishing a book!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Danny Milisavljevic
Today we interview Dr. Danny Milisavljevic, associate professor at Purdue University and a plenary speaker at #AAS246
Please, Please, Please Be a Neutron Star
In today’s Astrobite by Guest author Danielle Dickinson, searches for a remnant neutron star at the heart of Supernova 1987A!
J1010+2358 PISN’t a direct descendant of the first stars
We thought we finally found a direct descendant of the first stars. A follow-up observation showed that it PISN’t.
Rude Awakenings: Black Holes Might Get Kicked When They’re Born
Most babies get lullabies, but some baby black holes might get strong kicks from their parent supernovae instead.