X-ray Signal from Helix Nebula Suggests Planet Was Destroyed by White Dwarf
An unusual X-ray signal detected from the Helix Nebula for over four decades has now been linked to the destruction of a planet by the white dwarf at its center.…
Unusual X-ray Flash in Large Magellanic Cloud Puzzles Astronomers
detected, leaving astronomers searching for answers. The sudden burst of energy was identified while analysing archival data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, revealing a cosmic event that occurred more than…
NASA Selects Two Astrophysics Mission Proposals for X-Ray and Far-Infrared Wavelength Observations
NASA has chosen two mission proposals to further investigate X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths, marking the start of a new class of astrophysics missions. These missions fall within NASA's Explorers Programme…
Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers have uncovered unique, lumpy “knots” within a jet emerging from a black hole in the Centaurus A galaxy, thanks to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. These features, which exhibit varying…
Astronomers Discover Unusual X-Ray Oscillations From a Black Hole 100 Million Light-Years Away
A supermassive black hole in a galaxy located 100 million light-years away has drawn the attention of astronomers with its unusual behavior. Observations have revealed a steady increase in the…
China to Reportedly Activate Powerful X-Ray Light Source to Reveal Atomic Structure of Proteins
China is reportedly preparing to activate one of the world's most advanced X-ray light sources, the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), located near Beijing. This facility, built at a cost…
NASA and JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Detailed Data from X-Ray Emitting Wolf-Rayet Star
A new analysis of Cygnus X-3, a distinctive stellar system, has been produced by XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), a collaboration led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)…
Astronomers Discover Unusual X-Ray Oscillations From a Black Hole 100 Million Light-Years Away
A supermassive black hole in a galaxy located 100 million light-years away has drawn the attention of astronomers with its unusual behavior. Observations have revealed a steady increase in the…