Tag Archives: astrophysics

Realistic Simulation of the Formation of a Milky Way-Like Galaxy

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Ryan | Permalink 1

The first realistic simulation of a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way has been generated by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the [..]

Astronomy, Physics Astrophysical Journal, astrophysics, dark matter, Galaxy, Milky Way, Physics, Pleiades, research, science, simulation, Theoretical Physics, University of California Santa Cruz, Zurich

Planck Sees the Universe as Never Before

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Ryan | Permalink 0

The first results from the European Space Agency’s Planck survery have been released today, and what a pretty picture these results make. The Planck space telescope was launched [..]

Astronomy, Physics astronomy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, astrophysics, big bang, CMB, Cosmic microwave background radiation, european space agency, news, Observable universe, Orsay, Planck, science, telescope, Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe

What Does a Black Hole Look Like?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Ryan | Permalink 0

Not to sound like a smart ass…but it would look like a big black hole. This is a computer generated image by Alain Riazuelo and I saw it the [..]

Astronomy astronomy, Astronomy Picture of the Day, astrophysics, Black hole, Computer-generated imagery, earth, gravitational lensing, gravity, image, photo, photography, Physics, picture, Relativity, science, Simulations, Thermodynamics

Deep Space Probe IKAROS: Update

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Ryan | Permalink 0

I recently wrote about the new Japanese space probe IKAROS. It is the first probe designed to test the idea of using solar sails to travel the universe. [..]