NGC 4565: Galaxy on EdgeMagnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565 is viewed edge-on from planet Earth. Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many telescopic tours of the northern sky, in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices. This sharp, colorful image reveals the galaxy’s boxy, bulging…Read More

Cir X-1: Jets in the Africa NebulaHow soon do jets form when a supernova gives birth to a neutron star? The Africa Nebula provides clues. This supernova remnant surrounds Circinus X-1, an X-ray emitting neutron star and the companion star it orbits. The image, from the ThunderKAT collaboration on the MeerKAT radio telescope situated in South…Read More

Hey fellow SAO fans! Just finished rewatching Sword Art Online and I can’t get over how amazing it is. The character development, the virtual world, the action scenes – everything is just so well done. What’s your favorite arc in the series? Mine has to be the Aincrad arc, it’s just so nostalgic and intense. Can’t wait for the next season to come…Read More

Hey fellow SAO fans! Just rewatched the first season of Sword Art Online, and I’m still blown away by how immersive the virtual world of Aincrad is. The character development and relationships in the show are so well done, especially Kirito and Asuna’s bond. Can’t wait for the next season to see how the story unfolds further! What are your…Read More