New Study Reveals Milky Way is Nearly Twice as Large as Previously Believed
Chinese scientists have discovered that the Milky Way is nearly twice as large as previously thought, redefining our understanding of our galaxy’s structure and size.
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China’s FAST Scientist Li Di Wins Marcel Grossmann Award for FRB Research
Chinese radio astronomer Li Di, chief scientist of FAST telescope, wins the prestigious Marcel Grossmann Award for groundbreaking research on fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Sino-French Satellite SVOM Detects Three Powerful Gamma-Ray Bursts
A joint Sino-French satellite, SVOM, has detected three powerful gamma-ray bursts just two weeks after launch, offering new insights into cosmic explosions and the universe’s evolution.
Harmless Asteroid 2024 MK Set to Fly By Earth This Weekend
Asteroid 2024 MK, recently discovered by a South African observatory, will pass close to Earth this Saturday, offering a rare chance for observation without posing any danger.
Chang’e-6 Mission Unlocks Mysteries of Moon’s Far Side with Historic Lunar Samples
China’s Chang’e-6 mission marks a historic milestone by collecting lunar samples from the moon’s far side, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in lunar science.
China and France Collaborate to Launch Groundbreaking Astronomical Satellite SVOM
China and France have launched the SVOM satellite, a result of 20 years of collaboration, aimed at capturing gamma-ray bursts in the universe.
Chinese Scientists Unveil First 3D Solar Rotation Pattern with CHASE Satellite
Chinese scientists achieve a major breakthrough by creating the first 3D image of solar atmospheric rotation with the CHASE satellite, published in Nature Astronomy.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy from Cosmic Dawn
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant known galaxy, formed less than 300 million years after the Big Bang, offering new insights into the universe’s early years.
China and Ukraine Scientists Launch Innovative Tech to Shield Earth from Asteroids
Astronomers from the Chinese mainland and Ukraine develop a new CCD technique to enhance near-Earth asteroid monitoring, safeguarding Earth from potential impacts.
Dazzling Comet Fragment Illuminates Spain and Portugal Skies Like a Movie
A bright comet fragment lit up the skies over Spain and Portugal late Saturday, mesmerizing residents and going viral on social media. The ESA confirmed it was a fragment traveling at 45 km/s.