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Scientists discover more about the ingredients for star formation

October 10, 2017

Astronomers have shed fresh light on the importance of hydrogen atoms in the birth of new stars. Only hydrogen molecules are thought to directly fuel star formation but research published today shows there are more hydrogen atoms than molecules even in young galaxies that are making a lot of stars.

Scientists discover more about the ingredients for star formation

Backyard astronomy helps explosive discovery

September 4, 2017

With the help of ICRAR Astronomer Paul Luckas, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States have observed a super-luminous nova in unparalleled detail and proven a theory that explains the phenomena.

Backyard astronomy helps explosive discovery