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Research and updates from all @FrontiersIn journals in the field of astronomy and space sciences. #openaccess
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New Research: Stacking data analysis method for Langmuir multi-probe payload #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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There are numerous small-scale electron density irregularities in the ionosphere. The coordination of multiple needle Langmuir probes (m-NLPs) enables in sit...
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New Research: Localized geomagnetic disturbances: a statistical analysis of spatial scale #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) pose a significant space weather hazard, driven by geomagnetic field variation due to the coupling of the solar wind ...
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New Research: Eclipse-induced geomagnetic signatures: the 2024 EZIE-Mag citizen science campaign contribution to the Heliophysics Big Year #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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The 8 April 2024, total solar eclipse presented a unique opportunity to study ionospheric and magnetospheric responses to local changes in the solar illumina...
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New Research: Simulation analysis of stress-strain performance for a lightweight X-ray pulsar detection telescope frame structure #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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With the continuous deepening of human exploration of the universe, space telescopes have emerged as pivotal tools for obtaining information about celestial ...
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New Research: Design and performance characterization of H-band MCT camera: insights from pixel-level gain measurements #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Infrared astronomical equipment is pivotal in advancing our understanding of the universe, particularly through ground-based observations, which remain the p...
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New Research: Strong parameter hierarchy in the interstellar phosphorus chemical network #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Phosphorus-bearing molecules are fundamental for life on Earth, yet their astrochemical origins remain poorly understood. Their formation in the interstellar...
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New Research: A method to localize plasma density enhancements along lines of sight to radio sources through PSP/WISPR’s field of view #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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IntroductionCoronal Faraday rotation (FR) measurements provide a powerful means of measuring the magnetic field of the solar corona and solar wind (along the...
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New Research: Evolving plasma sensors for future measurements of Earth’s magnetospheric cold plasma #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Routine measurements of Earth’s magnetospheric cold plasma have not occurred on any recent space science mission. This hurdle to cold plasma science progress...
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New Research: Single-event upset simulation and detection in configuration memory #FrontiersIn #SpaceTechnologies.
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Single-event upsets (SEUs) from radiation strikes in configuration memory are potentially catastrophic due to their widespread effects. For field-programmabl...
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New Research: Collisional thermalization of minor ions in the solar wind #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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IntroductionAs the solar wind transits through the heliosphere, Coulomb collisions among constituent particles drives it toward local thermodynamic equilibri...
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New Research: Ultra-long period cepheids: observations, theory, and use as standard candles #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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This paper presents a review of the main properties of ultra-long-period Cepheids (ULPs). The analysis is based on the largest sample of known ULPs, comprisi...
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New Research: A review of the search for AGB stars #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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The Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) is the late stage of the evolution of intermediate and low-mass stars and is of great importance for understanding stellar ...
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New Research: Confronting recent light compact star observations with color-flavor locked quark matter #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Recent analyses on the properties of the central compact object in the HESS J1731-347 remnant and the PSR J1231-1411 pulsar indicated that these two compact ...
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New Research: Automated classification of MESSENGER plasma observations via unsupervised transfer learning #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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Our methodology demonstrates a proof of concept of the applicability of transfer learning for heliophysics, a machine learning technique where knowledge lear...
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New Research: A universal ground test equipment design for the Chang’e series spacecraft #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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This paper focuses on the strategic importance of China’s Chang’e series of deep-space exploration missions and the urgent challenges faced in equipment deve...
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New Research: Rebalancing space governance: a global south perspective on outer space as a global commons #FrontiersIn #SpaceTechnologies.
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Human activities beyond Earth are increasing, encompassing military, commercial, and scientific dimensions. In such a scenario, the concept of outer space as...
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New Research: Braking index of PSR J1846−0258: a model of magnetic inclination evolution and its gravitational-wave implication #FrontiersIn #AstronomySpaceSciences.
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We explain the braking index n=2.19±0.03 of PSR J1846−0258 by incorporating the time evolution of its magnetic inclination angle and dipolar magnetic field. ...
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New Research: Mining the ocean floor vs mining the Moon: what can we learn from our past experiences? #FrontiersIn #SpaceTechnologies.
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This perspective piece examines the parallels and distinctions between ocean floor mining and potential lunar extraction, emphasizing the necessity of protec...
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New Research: The condition of heroes: looking for the heroic figure of future astronauts #FrontiersIn #SpaceTechnologies.
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Astronauts and cosmonauts are often called heroes. The term "hero" brings to mind a figure who is excellent in one way or another. However, it remains unclea...
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