Pinwheel Galaxy
Astronomers Catch a Supernova Explode Almost in Realtime
Catching a supernova in action is tricky business. There is no way to predict them, and they don’t occur very…
9 months ago
There's a New Supernova in a Familiar Galaxy. You Can See it in a Small Telescope
Astronomers discover dozens of supernovae yearly, but seeing one bright and close is rare. If you have a small telescope…
2 years ago
Found! Seven Dwarfs Surround The ‘Pinwheel Galaxy’ Field Of View
Using a unique type of telescope that includes long-range lenses, astronomers at Yale University have found seven dwarf galaxies surrounding…
10 years ago
A Cotton Candy Pinwheel Galaxy
[/caption] Just in time for summer, this image of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) looks as pretty as a child’s toy…
13 years ago