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Hubble provides a new view of a galactic favorite
As part of ESA/Hubble's 35th anniversary celebrations, the European Space Agency (ESA) is sharing a new image series ...
Scientists discover new trigger mechanism for solar microflares
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters reveals new insights into the triggering mechanisms of solar ...
Dust, Light & Ancient Collisions: The Sombrero Galaxy Like You’ve Never Seen It
Hubble’s 35‑year celebration brings a vibrant reimagining of the Sombrero Galaxy, revealing hidden dust lanes and far‑flung ...
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In a Sky Full of Satellites, Astronomers Find Creative Ways to Observe the Stars
Swarms of satellites launched by SpaceX and other companies are disrupting astronomical observations. Here's how scientists ...
Looking at the Universe’s dark ages from the far side of the Moon
Despite decades of searching for this signal, astronomers have yet to find it. The problem is that our Earth is too noisy, making it nearly impossible to capture this whisper. The solution is to go to ...
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Dark Storms Bigger Than North America Are Spinning at Jupiter’s Poles
Explore the amazing discovery of Jupiter’s swirling dark vortices and their connection to its powerful magnetic field and ...
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Quantum Physics Is on the Wrong Track, Says Breakthrough Prize Winner Gerard ’t Hooft
After netting the world’s highest-paying science award, preeminent theoretical physicist Gerard ’t Hooft reflects on his legacy and the future of physics ...
NASA's Chandra Releases New 3D Models Of Cosmic Objects
Read New three-dimensional (3D) models of objects in space have been released by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. These 3D ...