U of A astronomers capture unprecedented view of supermassive black hole in action
University of Arizona astronomers have now produced the highest resolution direct images ever taken of a supermassive black hole in the infrared, using the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer.
There's a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA
A large asteroid could be heading toward Earth within the next decade, and there's a small chance it could strike the planet, according to NASA.
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Astronomers capture the highest resolution images ever taken of a black hole
Active galactic nuclei (AGN) are among the most energetic phenomena observed in the universe. These luminous objects, powered ...
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Why the Large Binocular Telescope at Mount Graham Was Controversial
Located in Arizona's Pinaleno Mountains at an altitude of about 7,545 feet, the Large Binocular Telescope operates under an international collaboration between the U.S., Italy, and Germany.
Unprecedented View of a Supermassive Black Hole in Action
Active galactic nuclei are supermassive black holes at the center of certain galaxies. As matter falls into these black holes, enormous amounts of energy are released, making active galactic nuclei, o ...
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See The Jaw-Dropping New Image Of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon From Earth
Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. The UArizona-managed Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham is the only one of its kind, with two ... [+] 27-foot mirrors ...