VLA observations of distant galaxy provide important new clues about how magnetic fields originate and influence the development of galaxies.
ALMA Confirms Complex Chemistry in Titan’s Atmosphere
Saturn’s frigid moon Titan has a curious atmosphere. In addition to a hazy mixture of nitrogen and hydrocarbons, like methane and ethane, Titan’s atmosphere also contains an array of more complex organic molecules, including vinyl cyanide, which astronomers recently uncovered in archival ALMA data. Under the right conditions, like those found on the surface of Titan, vinyl cyanide may naturally coalesce into microscopic spheres resembling cell membranes.
Heart of an Exploded Star Observed in 3-D
Deep inside the remains of an exploded star lies a twisted knot of newly minted molecules and dust. Using ALMA, astronomers mapped the location of these new molecules to create a high-resolution 3-D image of this “dust factory,” providing new insights into the relationship between a young supernova remnant and its galaxy.
2017 Jansky Lectureship Awarded to South African Astronomer Bernie Fanaroff
Radio astronomer Bernie Fanaroff Adds 52nd Jansky Lectureship Award to his prominent list of accomplishments.
Astronomers Detect Orbital Motion in Pair of Supermassive Black Holes
VLBA images detect orbital motion of two supermassive black holes as they circle each other at the center of a distant galaxy.
Star’s Birth May Have Triggered Another Star Birth, Astronomers Say
New evidence from the VLA suggests that a jet of material ejected by a young star may have triggered the formation of a second, younger star.