astronomy

Monster black hole discovered after scientists observe two smaller black holes colliding 7 billion years ago

The two so-called GW190521 black holes merged to form the new massive black hole, the first time such large black holes have been observed either by gravity or by electromagnetic observations. Mark Myers, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav)

The two so-called GW190521 black holes, one 66 times the mass of the Sun, the other 85 times the mass, merged to form the new massive black hole, the first time such large black holes have been observed either by gravity or by electromagnetic observations.

Making the cut: Olsztyn Planetarium becomes listed building

The 47-year-old building is the first modernist building in the city to receive official protection.

Twinkle, twinkle little star: Polish satellites on the scene when a nova is born

The information from the satellites could help scientists understand how elements are spread across the galaxy.

New type of pulsating ‘tear drop’ star found 1,500 light years from earth

Discovered by an international team led by the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre in Warsaw, the star named HD74423 is estimated to be 1.7 times the mass of the sun.

Fly me TWO the moon! Earth’s moon no longer ‘standing alone’ after astronomers spot mini-moon orbiting the planet

The object called 2020 CD3 and measuring just a few metres in diameter, entered Earth's orbit about three years ago. The ‘mini-moon’ circles the Earth every 47 days but is slipping from Earth’s gravitational pull and in few months will leave us.

Hole hunters: astronomers use pioneering technique to probe the blackness of space for elusive black holes

The technique, which has already unearthed stars, allows scientists to see what is invisible.

Astronomers find ‘impossibly huge’ black hole with a mass 70 times GREATER than the sun

The newly-discovered black hole, which researchers have called LB-1, is located 15,000 light-years from Earth and so far scientists have only known of black holes with masses below 50 times that of the sun.

Comet from another GALAXY spotted heading through the Milky Way

If, as researchers believe, the 2l/Borisov comet comes from another galaxy this makes it a huge discovery: as the first comet from so far away and the second object from intergalactic space observed in the Solar System.

Astronomers create stunning 3D map of the Milky Way to study structure of the galaxy

The team from the University of Warsaw say their unique map, which was based on observing 2,400 stars less than 250 million years old, is more accurate than models currently in use.

Space photographer captures ‘mind-blowing’ images of distant galaxies – from his MUM’S GARDEN

What started off as a hobby 15 years ago, last month turned into a fulltime business for the enthusiast.

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