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Tomasz Nowakowski

Tomasz Nowakowski

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Tomasz is a long-time space enthusiast and amateur astronomer. He founded and managed Astro Watch for nearly a decade - one of the premier astronomy and science-related blogs. Tomasz has been freelancing since 2011, writing for many media outlets, including SpaceFlight Insider and Science 2.0.

Articles by Tomasz Nowakowski

Phys.org / New sub-Neptune exoplanet orbiting nearby star detected

Using the radial velocity method, an international team of astronomers has discovered a new extrasolar planet orbiting a nearby star known as GI 410. The newfound alien world was classified as a sub-Neptune exoplanet with ...

Apr 14, 2025
Phys.org / X-ray binary 4U 1907+09: NuSTAR observations reveal flux variability and spin-down

Using NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR), Indian astronomers have performed X-ray observations of an X-ray binary designated 4U 1907+09. Results of the observational campaign, published April 3 on the arXiv ...

Apr 10, 2025
Phys.org / JWST observations detect dusty disk around the central star of Ring Nebula

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed a planetary nebula designated Messier 57 (also known as NGC 6720), dubbed the Ring Nebula. As a result, they found that the central ...

Apr 9, 2025
Phys.org / Observations explore the persistent nature of X-ray binary 4U 0728-25

Using ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, Italian astronomers have observed a Galactic X-ray binary system known as 4U 0728-25. Results of the new observations, presented in a research paper published March 28 on the arXiv preprint ...

Apr 8, 2025
Phys.org / Methane detected in the atmosphere of the nearest T dwarf

Using the 10.4-m Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), European astronomers have detected methane in the atmosphere of WISEA J181006.18−101000.5—the closest T dwarf to Earth. The finding was reported in a research paper published ...

Apr 7, 2025
Phys.org / HD 144812 is a rare post-red supergiant star in a binary system, observations find

Astronomers from the Czech Republic and Argentina have employed the Gemini South telescope to observe a yellow supergiant star designated HD 144812. The observations found that HD 144812 is a rare post-red supergiant orbited ...

Apr 3, 2025
Phys.org / New distant warm Jupiter discovered with TESS

Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new warm Jupiter exoplanet located more than 1,000 light years away. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-2005 ...

Apr 2, 2025
Phys.org / Multifrequency observations explore radio galaxy 3C 111 and its jet

Using the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), European astronomers have carried out multi-wavelength radio observations of a radio galaxy designated 3C 111. Results of the observational campaign, published March 24 on the arXiv ...

Apr 1, 2025
Phys.org / Melnick 39 is a colliding-wind binary system, observations find

Astronomers from the University of Sheffield and Pennsylvania State University have performed X-ray and optical observations of a massive star known as Melnick 39. As a result, they found that Melnick 39 is a colliding-wind ...

Mar 31, 2025
Phys.org / Four new gamma-ray millisecond pulsars discovered

An international team of astronomers reports the detection of four new gamma-ray millisecond pulsars using the Murriyang radio telescope at the Parkes Observatory in Australia. The discovery was detailed in a research paper ...

Mar 27, 2025
Phys.org / X-ray observations reveal dynamic features of galaxy cluster PLCKG287

Using NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory, astronomers have observed a massive and hot galaxy cluster known as PLCKG287.0+32.9 (or PLCKG287 for short). Results of the observational campaign, presented March 17 on the arXiv pre-print ...

Mar 26, 2025
Phys.org / Astronomers provide insights into the hot gaseous halo of galaxy NGC 7793

Using Spektr-RG and Chandra space observatories, Chinese astronomers have investigated a nearby spiral galaxy known as NGC 7793. Results of the new study, published March 13 on the arXiv preprint server, deliver important ...

Mar 25, 2025
Phys.org / Astronomers discover new giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way

Using the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have detected a new giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way galaxy. The newfound cloud has a size of nearly 200 light years and its mass is estimated to be some 160,000 solar ...

Mar 24, 2025
Phys.org / FAST detects new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy

Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have detected a new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy, which turned out to be gas-rich. The finding was reported in a research paper published ...

Mar 20, 2025
Phys.org / Observations detect a companion star to T Coronae Australis

Using the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), an international team of astronomers has observed a young Herbig Ae-type star known as T Coronae Australis. As a result, they found that the star has a companion separated ...

Mar 19, 2025