Astronomers have found a planet that orbits at an angle of 90 degrees around a rare pair of peculiar stars. This is the first time we have strong evidence for one of these ‘polar planets’ orbiting a stellar pair. The surprise discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT). Read more. [...]
Most stars form in molecular clusters, with specific environmental conditions dictating how planetary systems develop. Nearby massive stars can also influence by intense ionizing radiation, which can create a shell of ionized gas around a protoplanetary disk and emit unique hydrogen recombination spectral lines. Recently a scientific team led by Ryan Boyden/University of Virginia has [...]
The e-MERLIN call for proposals for Cycle 20 is now open and the proposal submission deadline is 22 May 2025, 13:59 UT. Please use the e-MERLIN proposal tool to submit your proposal. See the full call here.
In the frame of the EVN series of talks focusing on the capabilities of VLBI, Marica Branchesi/INAF will give the talk “Exploring Multi-Messenger Astronomy by Current Observatories and Future Frontiers” on 6 May 2025, 14:00 CEST. The talk will trace the remarkable journey of multi-messenger astronomy, from its early, groundbreaking detections to its transformative impact [...]
The European Commission has launched two consultations on the future European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science: a Call for Evidence, and a targeted questionnaire for researchers and the broader research and innovation community. The strategy will aim at accelerating the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. Everyone interested can contribute to the Call for Evidence. Researchers and [...]
The IAU Centre for the protection of the Dark and Quiet Skys from Satellites Constellation Interface (IAU CPS) has published the first edition of the CPS members newsletter. Read more.