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Mysterious rainbow ‘glory’ lights observed on distant planet

For the first time, signs of the rainbow-like ‘glory effect’ have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colourful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions.

Fri 05 Apr 2024, 09:29 | Tags: Physics, Astrophysics, research, Space, astronomy, Sciences

Warwick astronomer talks through upcoming Total Solar Eclipse to mark Global Astronomy Month

An astronomer from the University of Warwick explains the science behind and what to expect from the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse (TSE).

Thu 28 Mar 2024, 12:23 | Tags: Physics, Astrophysics, Space, astronomy, Sciences

‘Cosmic Cannibals’ expel jets into space at 40% speed of light

For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets in space, crucial to star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.

Wed 27 Mar 2024, 16:10 | Tags: Physics, Astrophysics, research, Space, astronomy, Sciences

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