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ALMA Mosaic Star Cluster (animated gif)

This animated gif shows the structure and motions (speed in direction towards the Sun) of gas in the forming cluster G286.21+0.17, as seen with ALMA (purple) on top of the infrared Hubble image. The color-scales from pink-purple to blue-purple represent the gas moving at different velocities, from 15km/s to 24 km/s. These motions are controlled by gravity, turbulence and wind and radiation pressure “feedback” from the new-born stars.

ALMA Mosaic Star Cluster

Image of star cluster G286.21+0.17, caught in the act of formation. This is a multiwavelength mosaic of more than 750 ALMA radio images, and 9 Hubble infrared images. ALMA shows molecular clouds (purple) and Hubble shows stars and glowing dust (yellow and red).

Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov

Artist impression of the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov as it travels through our solar system. This mysterious visitor from the depths of space is the first conclusively identified comet from another star. The comet consists of a loose agglomeration of ices and dust particles, and is likely no more than 3,200 feet across, about the length of nine football fields. Gas is ejected out of the comet as it approaches the Sun and is heated up.

The Sound of One Star Crashing: Haunting Melody from the Death of a Star

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 | By Charles Blue

“Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot…

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