Els Peeters and Jan Cami and their collaborators have released a series of six papers in the high impact journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, in which they investigated the Orion Bar using the James Webb Space Telescope.
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‘Zero chance’ infamous Apophis collides with another asteroid, redirects to Earth
New study led by Western astronomer Paul Wiegert posits what would happen if Apophis’ orbit changed after a collision with another asteroid.
Researchers find destruction of oceans’ worth of water per month in Orion Nebula
The discovery was made possible by an original multidisciplinary approach combining observations from the James Webb Space Telescope and quantum physics calculations.
Saturn’s largest moon most likely non-habitable: Western study
A Western University-led study shows the subsurface ocean of Saturn’s largest moon Titan is most likely a non-habitable environment.
Hubble traces “string of pearls” star clusters in galaxy collisions
Westerrn Space director Sarah Gallagher and her collaborators examined Hubble Space Telescope images of stars being born.
Western-led team designs prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks
Working with industry partner, Earth sciences professor Roberta Flemming and her Western Space team designed prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks.
New project to monitor satellites over Canada
Western Space researchers are pioneering an inventive approach for satellite surveillance, leveraging existing cutting-edge technology initially designed for meteor observation.
Western researchers capture stunning images of Ring Nebula with James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope recorded stunning new images of the iconic Ring Nebula.
Western researchers part of Webb carbon molecule discovery
International team of scientists have used data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope to detect for the first time ever a molecule known as methyl cation (CH3+), located in the protoplanetary disc surrounding a young star.
Western mini-satellite to launch aboard SpaceX as second mission spreads its wings
First ever miniature satellite, or CubeSat, built by a Western team is set for liftoff in Florida and will provide students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about space mission development.
‘Unexpected’ space traveller defies long-held theories about origin of Solar System
Western-led team confirms meteoroid from edge of Solar System made of rock, not ice, challenging long-held beliefs about how the Solar System was formed.
Fireball may have dropped meteorites in Niagara region
A cosmic drama unfolded over southern Ontario on the night of Friday, Nov. 18, triggering an international collaboration and a meteorite hunt.