Articles by Tomasz Nowakowski
Phys.org / Einstein Probe detects a peculiar X-ray transient
An international team of astronomers using the Einstein Probe reports the discovery of a new peculiar fast-evolving X-transient. The newfound transient exhibits an unprecedented long-lasting X-ray emission. The finding was ...
Phys.org / Multiwavelength observations investigate the variability of young star DR Tauri
Using various ground-based and space telescopes, an international team of astronomers has observed a highly variable young star known as DR Tauri. Results of the observational campaign, published May 12 on the arXiv preprint ...
Phys.org / Astronomers perform detailed study of chemically peculiar star HD 72968
Astronomers have employed NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to conduct a detailed study of a chemically peculiar star known as HD 72968. Results of the study, published ...
Phys.org / Observations detect a perfectly shaped supernova remnant
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new supernova remnant that showcases a remarkable circular symmetry in shape. The detection of the remnant, dubbed "Teleios," is described in a research paper ...
Phys.org / Astronomers observe the evolution of a slowly-spinning pulsar
Using a set of ground-based radio telescopes, an international team of astronomers has observed a slowly-spinning pulsar known as PSR J0901−4046. Results of the observational campaign, published on the arXiv preprint server, ...
Phys.org / Astronomers detect eleven new active galactic nuclei
Using the Spektr-RG (SRG) space observatory, astronomers from the Russian Academy of Sciences have investigated dozens of X-ray sources in all-sky surveys, which resulted in the detection of 11 new active galactic nuclei. ...
Phys.org / Two exoplanets discovered orbiting sun-like star
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of two new exoplanets, a few times more massive than Earth, orbiting a sun-like star known as HD 35843. The finding was reported in a research paper published May ...
Phys.org / X-ray source AX J145732−5901 is a cluster of galaxies, observations suggest
Japanese astronomers have presented new results of observations that suggest an unidentified X-ray source designated AX J145732−5901 is a cluster of galaxies behind the galactic plane. The findings are detailed in a research ...
Phys.org / Observations shed more light on properties of X-ray pulsar RX J0032.9-7348
Astronomers have employed the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) to observe the X-ray pulsar RX J0032.9-7348 in a broadband X-ray energy range. Results ...
Phys.org / Astronomers observe the cooling process of a young stellar object following an accretion burst
Using the NOrthern Extended Millimeter Array (NOEMA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Chinese astronomers have observed a young stellar object known as G24.33+0.14 in the process of cooling after ...
Phys.org / Open cluster King 6: Astronomers find three new variable stars
Using the 104-cm Sampurnanand optical telescope, Indian astronomers have performed photometric observations of an open cluster named King 6, which resulted in the detection of three new variable stars in the field of this ...
Phys.org / Astronomers explore the nature of the nearest tidal disruption event
Using the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) onboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronomers have observed IGR J12580+0134, which is the closest tidal disruption event. Results of the observational ...
Phys.org / Astronomers discover explosive outflow in star-forming complex using ALMA data
By analyzing the data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have investigated a star-forming region known as G34.26+0.15. As a result, they discovered an explosive outflow in this complex. ...
Phys.org / Astronomers investigate an extremely X-ray-luminous, radio-loud quasar
Using the Spektr-RG (SRG) space observatory, astronomers from the Russian Academy of Sciences have inspected a radio-loud quasar known as SRGA J2306+1556, which is extremely luminous in the X-ray band. Results of the new ...
Phys.org / FAST reveals new millisecond pulsar missed by earlier surveys due to signal overlap
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have discovered a new millisecond pulsar. The newfound pulsar, designated PSR J2129-1210O, was missed by previous searches as its ...