Dwarf galaxy photobomb

Gerald Rhemann, taken from Farm Tivoli, Namibia Comet Wierzchos (2024 E1) has been putting on a nice show for Southern Hemisphere binocular observers and imagers, featuring multiple tails. Here, it slides by the dwarf galaxy PGC 3589 in Sculptor on Feb. 14. The imager used a 12-inch f/3.6 scope to […]

Two Observatories, One Cosmic Eye: Hubble and Euclid View Cat’s Eye Nebula

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features one of the most visually intricate remnants of a dying star: the Cat’s Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543. This extraordinary planetary nebula lies in the constellation Draco and has captivated astronomers for decades with its elaborate and multilayered structure. Observations with ESA’s Gaia mission place the […]

Sliding Sideways: 5 of our Favorite Suzuki Trackers

 In the current world of custom motorcycles, the “tracker” aesthetic is the ultimate expression of the “go fast” philosophy. Born on the dirt ovals of America, the street tracker takes the DNA of flat track racing—wide bars, slim tanks, and 19-inch wheels—and adapts it for urban hooliganism. Wh…

Ayar Labs, which is replacing the copper wiring in semiconductors with fiber optics, raised a $500M Series E led by Neuberger Berman at a $3.8B valuation (Robbie Whelan/Wall Street Journal)

Robbie Whelan / Wall Street Journal: Ayar Labs, which is replacing the copper wiring in semiconductors with fiber optics, raised a $500M Series E led by Neuberger Berman at a $3.8B valuation  —  Ayar Labs, which is replacing the copper wiring in semiconductors with fiber optics, is valued at $3.8 […]