Astronomers discovered a black hole positioned far away from its host galaxy. Initially, they thought they are looking at a supernova, but a closer examination seems to indicate that a black hole has gone rogue. When galaxies collide, they form a larger galaxy. Black holes, usually located at the core of each galaxy, will merge as well. But scientists have been searching for proof that some … [Read more...]
Extreme Storms Trouble Atmosphere on Uranus
On a normal day, Uranus has a bland surface, however, astronomers have noticed that things are stirring up in the planet’s hazy atmosphere. Extreme storms and bright cloud systems have caught the attention of scientists who are now looking at Uranus’ atmosphere in a completely different way. Imke de Pater, professor and chair of astronomy at the University of California explains that weather on … [Read more...]