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astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries: A Journey Through Solar Eclipses

North Americans are gearing up to witness a rare total solar eclipse on April 8, providing new insights into the universe's history and revealing cosmic secrets. The corona, visible only during totality, holds magnetic fields and material ejections known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which can pose dangers to satellites and electrical grids. The first discovery of helium and coronium occurred during solar eclipses, and Nasa plans to launch rockets during the upcoming eclipse to uncover more cosmic secrets.

via The News International|

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astronomy3 years ago•3 min saved

"Neutrinos Illuminate the Milky Way in Spectral Revelation"

Astronomers have captured a unique photograph of the Milky Way galaxy using neutrinos, opening up a new way of understanding our galactic environment. Neutrinos, enigmatic particles emitted in nuclear decay, were detected by the IceCube detector, which consists of a cubic kilometer of ice at the South Pole. The high-energy neutrinos are believed to be created through interactions between gamma-rays and hydrogen gas in space. The detection of more neutrinos than expected has sparked curiosity among astronomers, who hope that the ability to image cosmic neutrinos will lead to a deeper understanding of our galaxy's secrets.

via Big Think|

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