Magnetic Orion
Recent analysis of Orion data from the HAWC+ instrument on the airborne SOFIA observatory indicate that, at times, magnetism affect how stars form.
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NASA discovers Water on Sunlit Surfaces of the Moon
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) confirms presence of water on sunlit surfaces of the Moon, boosting exploration plans.
New stunning view of Milky Way’s center
NASA’s flying telescope SOFIA captured a crisp infrared image of the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
This is our Galaxy’s Magnetic Center
What’s the magnetic field like in the center of our Milky Way Galaxy?
New Clues to Origins of Earth’s Oceans
The mystery of why Earth has so much water, allowing our “blue marble” to support an astounding array of life, is clearer with new research into comets.
The Universe’s First Type of Molecule Is Found at Last
Scientists on the airborne observatory SOFIA detected the first type of molecule that ever formed in the universe.
Are Magnetic Fields the Key to Black Hole activity?
Parallel jets provide astronomers with some of the most powerful evidence that a supermassive black hole lurks in the heart of most galaxies.
Cool Dust around an Active Black Hole
This amazing illustration shows the thick ring of dust that can obscure the energetic processes, that occur near the supermassive black hole, of an active galactic nuclei.