Messier 87 has one of the largest known black holes in its core - and a jet erupting from it. Using advanced image-processing techniques and years of data from @Chandraxray, researchers have tracked a detailed evolution of the jet!
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A new result using NASA’s @chandraxray shows that the outer spiral arms in the Milky Way galaxy may reach wider than previously thought. This finding may lead astronomers to adjust their understanding of our home galaxy’s structure.
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Our ESA/Hubble Picture of the Month features a starry chandelier 💡
This is the globular cluster NGC 6723, also known as the Chandelier Cluster. Each of its ‘lightbulbs’ is an individual star 27,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer) 🏹 1/3
Astronomers may have found one of the closest supernova remnants to the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. It's expanding at about 3.2 million kilometers per hour (2 million mph) and is at least 1,700 years old. 💥More: https://t.co/Nv269TbUs2
🆕 This is the strongest evidence yet for ‘black hole stars’!
Soon after Webb began its observations, it discovered a mysterious type of object in the early Universe known as little red dots (LRDs). What could they be? 🤔 1/3
📡"Most Close Pairs of Stars Are Born as Cosmic Twins
New research from ALMA suggests disk fragmentation may form close-companion protostellar systems" By @TheNRAO
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Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
The crew module on Orion has separated from its service module. After traveling around the Moon, seeing its far side, and experiencing a solar eclipse, the Artemis II astronauts are on the last leg of their trip home.
Rise and shine, space fans!
The official Artemis II wake‑up song playlist is here: https://t.co/2fcXhC5iEN
Stay tuned to find out the crew’s picks for the rest of the mission.
In 2026, The Simpsons predict that Donald Trump will form an unexpected alliance with extraterrestrial leaders. This won't be a typical political partnership but one based on mutual interests in Earth's resources. The aliens, who have long been observing Earth, will see Trump’s unorthodox style as an opportunity to forge a relationship that could change the future of humanity. Their primary goal will be to gain access to Earth’s natural resources, but Trump’s involvement will create a partnership that could reshape global power dynamics.
This alien alliance will not only bring advanced extraterrestrial technology but also hidden secrets that could drastically alter the trajectory of Earth’s development. The prediction suggests that these beings will share knowledge about energy production, transportation methods, and sustainable governance. This will lead to innovations that have been unimaginable to humankind until now. The technologies gifted to Earth will allow humanity to break free from current limitations, offering new ways to address energy crises, climate change, and transportation.
However, the arrival of this new technology will also spark a series of global debates and tensions. While some nations will embrace the newfound knowledge, others will fear the implications of an alliance with extraterrestrials. Global politics will shift as world leaders debate whether Earth should share its new knowledge with everyone or reserve it for certain countries. This divide will create power struggles that could alter the balance of political alliances.
In addition to technology, the extraterrestrials will offer wisdom on governance and how to manage resources more efficiently. Trump, with his controversial approach to leadership, may be seen as the ideal leader to introduce these changes. His ability to make bold, sometimes reckless decisions may resonate with extraterrestrials who believe that radical steps are necessary to ensure Earth’s survival and progress.
The alliance with aliens will challenge humanity’s views on leadership, resource management, and cooperation. As this new era begins, Earth will have to navigate the ethical and practical challenges of interacting with extraterrestrial civilizations. Whether this alliance is beneficial or harmful to humanity’s future will depend on how well humans can adapt to this new reality and how much trust they place in the extraterrestrial knowledge that will be shared.
You are getting very sleepy… 😵💫
…so it's a good thing the weekend is almost here! @NASAHubble and @NASAWebb teamed up to give us this mesmerizing view of the Pinwheel Galaxy's core.
The X-59 successfully made its third flight today, & @NASA's excited to have the quiet supersonic jet in the air again! With Flight #3, the aircraft took off+landed near @NASAarmstrong & flew for about an hour while its team evaluated performance. More flights are expected soon! https://t.co/RKDACYD5si
Amaze amaze amaze!
Webb teamed up with @NASAHubble, observing the ringed planet in complementary wavelengths of light to give us a richer, more layered understanding of its atmosphere. https://t.co/RJrz4Xd6Qw