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It's time to build a space telescope interferometer—this could be the first step
The dream of finding life on an alien Earth-like world is hampered by a number of technical challenges. Not the least of ...
For the first time, astronomers watch a black hole ‘wake up’ in real-time
Researchers have spent the past few years watching a black hole re-awaken roughly 300 million light-years away from Earth.
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Artist's concept of LISA spacecraft (IMAGE)
The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, led by ESA (European Space Agency) with NASA contributions, will detect gravitational waves in space using three spacecraft, separated by ...
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TNO to construct laser pointer for space mission LISA targeting black holes
TNO has been granted funding from the Netherlands Space Office to finish development of it’s high-precision laser targeting mechanism for the European Space Antenna LISA. LISA (Laser Interferometer ...
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Long-dormant black hole 'woke up' before our eyes — now, it's doing something that astronomers can't explain
The quasi-periodic eruptions of X-rays from a black hole 300 million light-years away are unlike any researchers have ever ...
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How Do Lasers Work, and What Are They Used For?
the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. Another way of using light for space travel is highlighted by Project Daedalus, which explored the logistics of a trip to Barnard's Star (the second closest ...
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Distant sleeping black hole wakes up and unleashes mysterious X-ray bursts, study finds
Black holes are known for their powerful gravity, which can pull in nearby gas, dust, and even stars. When this material gets ...
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Embry‑Riddle Alumnus Probes Mysteries of Spacetime
Richardson, who earned his bachelor’s degree in Space Physics from Embry‑Riddle in 2021, started the research as an undergraduate student under the guidance of Michele Zanolin, a professor in the ...