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© NASA, ESA, STScI Spectacular image of the luminous blue variable star AG Carinae released by Hubble for it’s 31st launch anniversary. Astrophotography is one of the most gratifying parts of space exploration, and there's nothing better at it than Hubble. Recently, it celebrated the 31st anniversary of its launch by taking a spectacular image of one of the most impressive stars in the sky - AG Carinae. In the not too distant future, Hubble, or a successor, might be able to capture an even more spectacular display from the star when it goes supernova. AG Carinae, located appropriately in ...
Close A huge galactic structure identified as a giant star was created from one or more enormous eruptions approximately 10,000 years ago. How huge is it? Phys.org reported that a growing shell of gas and dust surrounding the star is approximately five light-years wide, equaling the distance from here to the closest star outside the Sun, Proxima Centauri. The outer layers of the giant star were blown into space akin to a boiling teapot that pops off its lid. The expelled material amounts to approximately 10 times the mass of the Sun. These outbursts, the report said, are a rare breed of star...
E-Mail IMAGE: In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the launching of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers aimed the renowned observatory at a brilliant "celebrity star, " one of the brightest stars seen... view more Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the launching of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers aimed the renowned observatory at a brilliant "celebrity star," one of the brightest stars seen in our galaxy, surrounded by a glowing halo of gas and dust. The price for the monster star's opulence is "living on the edge." The star,...
Ann Marie Gunter; World Languages Consultant Program Description North Carolina Public Schools serve approximately 1.5 million students in grades K–12, in 115 school districts and over 160 charter schools. Enrollment in Chinese language instruction has grown significantly in traditional and immersion classrooms as well as online. This profile describes the growth of Chinese language instruction in the state and the steps taken by the State Board of Education, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and other state partners that have contributed to that growth. In the 2005–200...