The discovery of a bingeing black hole in our nearest neighbouring galaxy, Andromeda, has shed new light on some of the brightest X-ray sources seen in other galaxies, according to new work co-authored by astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research's Curtin University node. Continue reading
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X-ray Burst May Be the First Sign of a Supernova
GRB 080913, a distant supernova detected by Swift. This image merges the view through Swift’s UltraViolet and Optical Telescope, which shows bright stars, and its X-ray Telescope. Credit: NASA/Swift/Stefan Immler The first moments of a massive star going supernova may be heralded by a blast of x-rays, detectable by space telescopes like Swift, which could Continue reading
NASA | X-ray Nova Reveals a New Black Hole in Our Galaxy – Video
05-10-2012 13:04 On Sept. Continue reading
NASA satellite sees new black hole
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NASA Space Telescope Snaps Its First Black Hole Picture
NASA's newest space telescope has opened its X-ray eyes to take its first pictures of the high-energy universe, including a glimpse at a well-known black hole. Continue reading
X-ray astronomy celebrates anniversary
The first cosmic X-ray detector, launched in 1962. Credit: NASA GREENBELT, Md., June 22 (UPI) — Cosmic X-ray astronomy turned 50 years old this month, NASA said, highlighting the 1962 pioneer effort of a small team of scientists in the New Mexico desert. On June 18, 1962, an X-ray detector, crude by modern standards, was launched from the hot desert sands atop an Aerobee 150 rocket of modest performance, escaping Earth’s atmosphere for just 5 minutes 50 seconds and reaching an altitude of 140 miles. Continue reading
NASA to launch X-ray telescope from Pacific island
NASA is poised to launch its latest X-ray space telescope on a two-year hunt for hard-to-see objects lurking in the heart of the Milky Way and other galaxies. Continue reading
NASA launches telescope to seek out black holes
NASA on Wednesday launched its newest X-ray space telescope on a mission to shine a light on black holes and other hard-to-see objects lurking in the Milky Way and other galaxies. Continue reading
NASA to Launch Black Hole Space Observatory Wednesday
A new NASA space telescope equipped with X-ray camera eyes is just days away from launching into space in the hunt for black holes. Continue reading
Nasa kicks X-ray scope into orbit
Nasa has killed a new X-ray telescope mission, two years before its planned launch. Continue reading
NASA kills X-ray telescope, blames project's cost
NASA killed a new X-ray telescope mission on Thursday, two years before its planned launch. Continue reading
NASA Scraps X-Ray Space Telescope Mission Over Rising Costs
NASA is canceling all work on a new space telescope designed to seek out black holes and other cosmic mysteries through X-ray light due to soaring development costs, the space agency announced today (June 7). Continue reading
NASA | X-ray ‘Echoes’ Probe Habitat of Monster Black Hole – Video
31-05-2012 09:11 Astronomers using data from the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton satellite have found a long-sought X-ray signal from NGC 4151, a galaxy that contains a supermassive black hole. The discovery promises a new way to unravel what’s happening in the neighborhood of these powerful objects Continue reading
Rainbow Pinwheel galaxy | Bad Astronomy
I have no shame in admitting I love face-on spiral galaxies. Scientifically, of course, theyre fascinating; spread out in front of us are all the inner workings of a galaxy. Its like having an X-ray of human body in front of you, making it easier to understand anatomy Continue reading