Astronomers Detect Dual-Component Ultra-Fast Outflow in Distant Quasar
New observations of a hyper-luminous quasar reveal a complex, stratified wind structure that challenges existing models of black hole feedback.
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astrophysics
Reporting and analysis tagged astrophysics.
AAS 248 Sets Strategic Course for Next Decade of Astrophysics
The 248th meeting of the American Astronomical Society gathers researchers in Pasadena to define the scientific priorities and data infrastructure for the 2030s.
No. 164
Magnetic Braking Resolves Longstanding Binary Star Formation Paradox
New supercomputer simulations reveal how interstellar magnetic fields strip rotational energy from protostars, explaining the compact orbits observed in binary systems.
No. 157
ALMA Imaging Reveals Persistent Outflow from Milky Way Central Black Hole
Researchers have identified a long-sought cone-shaped void in the galactic center, confirming that Sagittarius A* generates a continuous wind despite its quiescent state.
No. 156
Astronomers Measure True Masses of Young Binary Stars in Orion Using High-Resolution Radio Interferometry
The National Science Foundation Very Long Baseline Array tracked orbital motions to calculate stellar masses without relying on theoretical models.
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