The article discusses the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, highlighting Clyde Tombaugh's dedication that brought this small ice planet to light, and discusses its changing status as a planet as a result of a vote and the scientific and cultural responses it has influenced. (translated)
The article discusses the 20th anniversary of Pluto's reclassification outside the group of planets, highlighting Clyde Tombaugh's discovery, which changed astronomy and led to a long-standing debate about its status, which many scientists and children still cannot accept. (translated)
An international group of astronomers has determined for the first time the speed of the star S301 orbiting near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, which is 25,000 kilometers per second, allowing scientists to measure the black hole's rotation speed and test Einstein's theory of relativity. (translated)
An international group of astronomers has discovered a new body from the early universe, called a black hole star, which is distinguished by its extraordinary brightness and specific light pattern, and this discovery deepens the understanding of galaxy formation and the emergence of supermassive black holes. (translated)
On Wednesday, a partial solar eclipse took place in Tallinn, where the Moon covered more than 80 percent of the solar disc at 20:53, providing beautiful views that lasted a total of one hour and 18 minutes. (translated)
People around the world watched the partial and total solar eclipse that took place in Tallinn on February 20th and reached its maximum at 20:53, while the total eclipse seen in Iceland and Spain occurred slightly later. (translated)
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, millions of Europeans will be able to witness a rare total solar eclipse that will cover parts of mainland Europe and bring darkness to Spain as well. (translated)
On Wednesday evening, a total solar eclipse will occur in Western Europe, which can be observed partially in Estonia, while enthusiasts can watch the event live online through NASA and the European Space Agency. (translated)
On the evening of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Europe will witness a rare total solar eclipse, bringing a stream of millions of astronomy enthusiasts and tourists to the Spanish coast, marking the first such event since 1999. (translated)
Astronomers have discovered the first exomoon the size of Jupiter, which orbits a brown dwarf 73 light-years away, and this finding prompts scientists to reevaluate current cosmic definitions, as the system blurs the boundaries between planets and moons and introduces the previously undefined term exosatellite. (translated)
Amazon plans to develop its satellite-based communication plan Leo Direct-to-Device, which will enable connection from ordinary mobile phones even in the wildest locations, but simultaneous concerns are rising over the impact of networks adding thousands of satellites on astronomy, climate science, and security. (translated)
12. augustil saavad Eesti elanikud jälgida osalist päikesevarjutust, mille tipphetkel peitub Kuu taga enam kui 80% päikesest, ning astronoom Tõnis Eenmäe soovitab varjutust ohutult jälgida spetsiaalsete päikesefiltritega prillide või projektsioonisseadmete abil. #päikesevarjutus #astronoomia #Eestis
Astronoomid on pärast 40 aastat kestnud uuringuid avastanud Päikese käitumises ootamatu muutuse, mis viitab sellele, et selle lähedal asuvate nähtuste mõistmine on endiselt keeruline ja saladusi täis. #päike #astronoomia #teadus
Uute mõõtmiste kohaselt võib Linnutee galaktika ulatuda kaugemale, kui seni arvatud, mis võib mõjutada meie arusaamu selle massist ja struktuurist. #Linnutee #Galaktika #astronoomia
Komeet 3I/ATLAS, mis möödus meie Päikesest 2025. aasta alguses, tekkis rohkem kui kümme miljardit aastat tagasi, pakkudes teadlastele ainulaadset võimalust uurida Linnutee varajaseid arengufaase ja tähtedevahelist aine koostist. #komeet #Päikesesüsteem #astronoomia
Teadlased avastasid universumi sügavuses tohutu ringikujulise struktuuri, mille olemasolu ja ulatus seab kahtluse alla praegused teooriad universumi ühtsuse kohta. #kosmos #astronoomia #universum
Rahvusvaheline teadlaste rühm on esmakordselt mõõtnud seitsme kauge eksoplaneedi magnetvälja tugevust, kasutades tuulekiiruste analüüsi, mille tulemused viitavad madalamatele magnetvälja väärtustele kui varasemate teoreetiliste mudelite prognoosid. #eksoplaneedid #magnetväli #astronoomia
