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Astronomers find unique disc of debris around dead star | ESO News

Posted on: 27 Oct 2026, 9:00 am


Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have found a unique disc of debris around the white dwarf J1328−1450 -- the dead core of a star similar to our Sun. The star is surrounded not by one but two discs of gas, which are likely maintained by planetesimals that survived the star’s death. As these planetesimals orbit the star, they interact with dust grains around the star, releasing gas that ends up arranged in two discs. This video summarises the discovery.

NASA Image Of The Day

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Outbursts from a Massive Star
13 Nov 2026

Using Chandra, astronomers have discovered a previously hidden black hole or neutron star companion that is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star.

Outbursts from a Massive Star

Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy
12 Nov 2026

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds create a heart-shaped smoke trail during a flight maneuver near NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building during the agency’s MAX POWER expo and air show on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy

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Astrophysicists Cross Another Dark Matter Candidate Off Their List: Stupendously Large Black Holes
Posted on: 13 Nov 2026

Astrophysicists are leaving no stone unturned in their search for what dark matter is. Different particles have been proposed, like WIMPs and axions. Hypothetical rimordial black holes have also been proposed. But there's another less well-known candidate, SLABs or Stupendously Large Black holes, a sub-type of primordial black holes. Alas, SLABs can't account for dark matter either, according to new research.

SpaceX Launches Starship But Passes Up Booster Catch for Safety's Sake
Posted on: 13 Nov 2026

SpaceX sent its Starship on a flight that was meant to feature a first-ever retrieval of both rocket stages, but a launch-pad catch of the first-stage booster had to be canceled due to safety concerns.

Faces of the Moon A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

The 100 Best Targets for Astrophotography A new book by ASNH member Ruben Kier Click the book below for a review from Springer.com