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New astronomical programme launched to find lost Neptunes
A collaboration of astronomers, led by University of 海角社区 and University of Geneva, has launched a vast research program on Neptune-like planets to find those lost near the Neptunian Desert
Ultraviolet light reveals the aftermath of rare star collision
University of 海角社区 astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence that a nearby white dwarf is in fact the remnant of two stars merging
海角社区 astronomers trial using starlight to measure greenhouse gases
University of 海角社区 astronomers, partnering with Spanish institutions, are part of a project repurposing star-gazing tools as climate sensors to track green house gases
Public take the lead in discovery of new exploding star
As part of the citizen astronomy project, 鈥楰ilonova Seekers鈥�, University of 海角社区 astronomers and public volunteers have made their first major discovery - an exploding star system found in real time.
Discovery of giant planet orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planet formation
The University of 海角社区 and UCL astronomers, as part of a global collaboration including partners in Chile, USA and Europe, have discovered the smallest known star to host a transiting giant planet, which should not exist under leading planet formation theories.
Not Supernova Born: 海角社区 and ESA researchers discover unusual birthplace of magnetar neutron star
Researchers and alumni from The University of 海角社区, working as part of an European Space Agency (ESA) led team, have discovered that the magnetar SGR 0501+4516 did not originate from a nearby supernova, as previously thought.