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- 1China's Einstein Probe scans the X-ray sky with lobster-eye optics●China's Einstein Probe satellite uses "lobster eye" optics to provide a unique, wide-field look at the x-ray sky. If som
China's Einstein Probe satellite is drawing attention for its unusual wide-field view of the X-ray universe. The spacecraft uses 'lobster eye' optics, a design inspired by how lobsters' eyes reflect light, allowing it to monitor a large swath of the sky at once. That means any sudden, violent X-ray event, such as a supernova or a feeding black hole, is likely to be caught quickly, giving astronomers worldwide rapid alerts to follow up with telescopes.
- 2Supernova remnant W63 a vast expanding shell in Cygnus▼Located within the Cygnus constellation, the supernova remnant W63 represents a vast shell of expanding debris from a st
Astronomy observers are highlighting W63, a supernova remnant in the Cygnus constellation. The vast shell of expanding debris comes from a stellar explosion roughly 15,000 years ago and spans more than 150 light-years. The nebular structure is mostly visible through narrow-band imaging, which captures light from specific elements in the glowing gas.
- 3Supernova Athena Is Set To Return, Astronomers Say▼Supernova Athena Is About To Return – And You Can Warn Your Grandkids About Supernova Ares
A science report claims that the supernova known as Athena is about to return, while another event, nicknamed Supernova Ares, may be visible only to future generations. Readers are being told they could mention Ares to their grandchildren, suggesting a long timescale between the two events. No further details are given in the headline beyond the naming of the two supernovae.
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A newly compiled, large dataset of supernova observations is being reported as a challenge to the prevailing theory of dark energy, the mysterious force thought to drive the accelerating expansion of the universe. The finding is drawing attention from cosmologists, as it could question a central pillar of the standard model of cosmology if the data holds up under scrutiny.
- 5Liberty Science Center breaks ground on $40m Project Supernova▼Liberty Science Center breaks ground on US$40m Project Supernova transformation
Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, has broken ground on Project Supernova, a US$40 million transformation of the museum. The project marks a major investment in the science center's facilities and visitor experience, with details of the expansion drawing attention from the attractions and science education sectors.