NOIRLab - The Sharpest image Of The Universe’s Most Massive Known Star

<p class="p1">By harnessing the capabilities of the 8.1-meter Gemini South telescope in Chile, which is part of the International Gemini Observatory operated by NSF’s NOIRLab, astronomers have obtained the sharpest image ever of the star R136a1, the most massive known star in the Universe. In this podcast, Gemini Observatory’s Venu M. Kalari challenges our understanding of the most massive stars and suggests that they may not be as massive as previously thought.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Bio:</strong> Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF’s NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="p1">NOIRLab Press Release: <a href= "https://noirlab.edu/public/news/archive/year/2022/">https://noirlab.edu/public/news/archive/year/2022/</a></p> <p class="p1">NOIRLab social media channels can be found at:</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro">https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro">https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/">https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro">https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.c