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Astronomers observed an unprecedented, day-long, repeating gamma-ray burst in another galaxy, possibly caused by an intermediate mass black hole or a unique stellar death, challenging existing understanding of such cosmic explosions.
Astronomers have directly observed a newborn planet forming within the dust and gas around the star HD 135344B, located 440 light-years away, providing new insights into planet formation processes and confirming that planets emerge from protoplanetary disks.
Astronomers captured the first visual evidence of a star undergoing a double explosion, using ESO's VLT to study supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5, revealing two distinct calcium shells that confirm a double-detonation mechanism in a white dwarf, challenging previous models of Type Ia supernovae.
Astronomers used the ESO's Very Large Telescope to create a detailed thousand-color image of the Sculptor Galaxy, revealing previously hidden features and enabling detailed analysis of its components, including star formation and gas dynamics, with plans to further study its internal processes.
Astronomers using ESO's VLT captured detailed images of star RIK 113 in the constellation Scorpius, revealing a protoplanetary disk with spiral features and potential signs of planet formation, providing new insights into how planets are born.