space observation

An asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is approaching Earth, and NASA is closely monitoring its trajectory

v1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

A large asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is scheduled to pass near Earth on May 24, 2025, prompting careful tracking and analysis from NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). The object in question—Asteroid 2003 MH4, officially designated as 387746—is approximately 335 meters (1,100 feet) in diameter and is barreling through space at…

Astronomers capture rare image of supermassive black hole jets in NGC 4945

v2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Link to the image: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2513b/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured unprecedented images of a supermassive black hole in the NGC 4945 galaxy emitting powerful jets of matter. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the complex behavior of black holes and their influence on the evolution of galaxies….