astronomer

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An analysis by a South Korean team has hinted that, rather than the Universe continuing to expand, galaxies could be pulled back together by gravity, ending in what astronomers call a "Big Crunch".

From BBC

Because both types of light originate near the same black hole, astronomers have long known that ultraviolet and X-ray emissions from quasars are closely linked.

From Science Daily

Much like earthquakes help scientists explore Earth's interior, these stellar tremors allowed astronomers to probe deep inside the star and precisely measure properties of its core.

From Science Daily

Accurately tracking how that radiation moves through curved spacetime and interacts with nearby gas is essential for understanding what astronomers actually observe.

From Science Daily

For astronomers, the long-standing challenge has not just been how to see these objects, but knowing where to search in the first place.

From Science Daily