Breaking and reconnecting magnetic field lines at the event horizon unleash the energy from a black hole’s magnetic field, speeding particles that cause intense flares, according to researchers at the Flatiron Institute and its partners. The discoveries point to fascinating ...
Massive networks of satellites are being launched, making it more challenging to acquire a clear glimpse of the universe. These fast-moving, low-orbiting spacecraft create brilliant streaks in telescope photographs. The International Astronomical Union is developing a new center to concentrate ...