Stars : Science World Report

Sep 10, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Globular Star Cluster Sheds Light on the 'Lithium Problem' in Our Universe

A certain star cluster is not all that it seems, and may shed some light on the chemicals found in our universe, such as lithium.

Sep 03, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Astronomers Capture New Image of Dark Clouds Creating Brilliant Stars

Astronomers have captured a spectacular new image with the help of the Wide Field Imager at the La Silla Observatory that reveals a bit more about the future of dark clouds.

Sep 01, 2014 08:48 AM EDT

Why Sibling Stars Look Alike: How to Track Down the Sun's Sisters

Why do sibling stars look alike? Scientists have found that the similarities of stars in the same cluster are the result of turbulent mixing in the clouds of gas where star formation occurs.

Aug 29, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

The Real Distance to the Pleiades: Astronomers Settle Controversy about Famous Star Cluster

Astronomers may have solved a longstanding controversy when it comes to the Pleiades, a famous star cluster. They've accurately measured the distance from our planet to the star cluster, which may correct models of star formation.

Aug 20, 2014 08:29 AM EDT

Spectacular Mosaic of Star Cluster and Wolf-Rayet Stars Glow Red in New Image

Astronomers have captured a spectacular mosaic of images of NGC 3603, a very bright star cluster famed for having the highest concentration of massive stars that have been discovered in our galaxy thus far.

Aug 08, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

The Loneliest Supernovae in the Universe Created by Collisions of White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars

The loneliest supernovae in the universe are likely created by the collisions of white dwarf stars and neutron stars--at least, that's what a new study suggests.

Jul 23, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

ESO Captures Stunning Image of Sibling Stars in Beautiful Cluster

ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile has captured a spectacular new image of a beautiful star cluster called NGC 3293. The new picture reveals a bit more about the lives and deaths of sibling stars in the constellation of Carina.

Jun 25, 2014 12:46 PM EDT

Astronomers Map the Icy Wastes of Space Where Stars Form

Astronomers have accomplished a startling feat by using the AKARI orbiting observatory. They've created the first large-scale maps of ice material where stars are forming, challenging the conventional ideas about how water forms in space.

Jun 19, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Dying Sun-Like Stars Hold Molecule Vital for Creating Water

When you think of water, you wouldn't normally think of some of the hottest celestial bodies in the universe-stars. But astronomers using ESA's Herschel space observatory are certainly making the connection after a recent study.

Jun 16, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

High-Mass Stars May Form as Twins: Binary Systems More Common Than Thought

It turns out that there may be far more binary stars in our universe than astronomers once thought. It turns out that high-mass stars are rarely solitary, which means that heavy stars may already form as twins.

Jun 04, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

Texas Telescope Captures Light from Massive Star Explosion 12 Billion Years Ago

Intense light from a massive star explosion that occurred more than 12 billion years ago has been captured by a Texas telescope. The light could reveal new information about our early universe.

May 22, 2014 07:08 AM EDT

Wolf-Rayet Star Death Linked to Newly Spotted Supernova with New Technique

Wolf-Rayet stars are both very large and very hot, and scientists have long wondered whether when these massive stars die, they create certain types of supernovae. Now, researchers may have the answer.