astrophysical
Americanadjective
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The most widely accepted astrophysical explanation for this background is a population of supermassive black hole binaries gradually spiraling inward.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
"These highest-energy cosmic rays are thought to come from extreme astrophysical sources, like two neutron stars colliding or a massive star collapsing," Murase said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
When the researchers incorporated their measurements into astrophysical models, they reduced the uncertainty in the predicted abundance of selenium-74 by half.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
Other researchers will need to review the data to verify that the halolike radiation truly results from dark matter annihilation rather than another astrophysical source.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2025
We feel that this series of illustrations may not only be of general interest, but also of service in helping to determine further developments of modern astronomical and astrophysical equipment.
From Astronomical Instruments and Accessories by William Gaertner and Company
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