Tag Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

The Unveiling of Solar-like Oscillations in Red Giants of M67: A K2 M67 Study

Stellar evolution theory has long been shaped by observations of stellar clusters, with the open cluster M67 standing out as a crucial touchstone for calibration. Its composition near solar levels and its age make M67 a key player in our… Continue Reading →

The Evolution of Angular Momentum in Young, Low Mass Stars in the Pleiades

Understanding the behavior and evolution of young, low mass stars can provide valuable insights into the broader mechanisms at work in stellar formation and development. A recent research article titled “Rotation in the Pleiades With K2: III. Speculations on Origins… Continue Reading →

OISTER Optical and Near-Infrared Observations Shed Light on Type Iax Supernova 2012Z

Researchers from various institutes have conducted a study using the Optical and Infrared Synergetic Telescopes for Education and Research (OISTER) program and the Subaru telescope to observe the Type Iax supernova (SN Iax) 2012Z. The study, carried out from the… Continue Reading →

PSR J1756-2251: A Pulsar with a Low-Mass Neutron Star Companion

In the realm of astrophysics, PSR J1756-2251 has emerged as an intriguing celestial entity that has attracted the attention of researchers. This pulsar, accompanied by a low-mass neutron star, contributes to our understanding of binary systems and allows us to… Continue Reading →

Saturation of Stellar Winds from Young Suns: Exploring the Impact of Magnetic Fields and Mass Loss Rates

In this article, we delve into a fascinating research study conducted by Takeru K. Suzuki, Shinsuke Imada, Ryuho Kataoka, Yoshiaki Kato, Takuma Matsumoto, Hiroko Miyahara, and Saku Tsuneta. Their research focuses on the saturation of stellar winds from sun-like main… Continue Reading →

The Coude-feed Stellar Spectral Library: Unlocking the Secrets of Stellar Atmospheres

Understanding the properties and behavior of stars is crucial in various scientific fields, ranging from astrophysics to the study of galaxies. Key to this understanding are empirical libraries of stellar spectra, which serve as a vital reference for analyzing the… Continue Reading →

PROSAC: Understanding the Mass Evolution of Low-Mass Protostars

How does matter accrete from the molecular cloud onto the central star? Matter accretion is a fundamental process in the formation of stars. To understand this process better, a team of researchers conducted a survey called PROSAC (PROtostellar Submillimeter Array… Continue Reading →

Sub-surface Convection Zones in Hot Massive Stars and their Observable Consequences: Explained

Understanding the behavior of hot massive stars is of great importance in astrophysics, as they play a vital role in the evolution of galaxies. A recent research article titled “Sub-surface convection zones in hot massive stars and their observable consequences”… Continue Reading →

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