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Astronomers unexpectedly discover a completely new phenomenon in outer space
A newly discovered type of stellar explosion could help us better understand thermonuclear explosions in dead stars.
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NASA spacecraft encounters mysterious ring surrounding the Solar System
Astronomers have discovered a myriad of mysterious objects in the outer Kuiper Belt region at the edge of the Solar System.
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What is beyond the boundaries of the universe?
Astronomers previously believed that the universe was infinite, but Einstein's theory of general relativity showed that our universe does have a boundary, but this bound…
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Spectacular galaxy merger captured by James Webb Telescope
Using the James Webb Telescope, astronomers captured a spectacular image of a galaxy merger.
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New research on mysterious supermassive stars that 'eat' companion stars
A new study has confirmed the existence of a strange type of supermassive star that evolves by
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Williamina Fleming - From maid to famous astronomer
From a maid, Williamina Fleming became a famous astronomer, inspiring generations of women in the field of science.
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Discovered 16 ancient super black holes bombarding the universe
A team of astronomers has investigated where powerful beams from these 10 billion-year-old black holes have been and are heading.
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Discovered that the 3 oldest stars in the universe are 'invading' the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered three ancient stars that once belonged to the universe's first galaxies
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A giant structure hidden in deep space is challenging human understanding of the universe
A giant structure in the distant universe is challenging our understanding of how the universe evolved.
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A new object as bright as the Morning Star is about to appear in Earth's sky
The Tsuchinshan–ATLAS object has been confusing astronomers as it approaches Earth.
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For the first time, astronomers have measured the rotation speed of a black hole
Astronomers have determined for the first time the rotation speed of a black hole.
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Revealing the existence of the 9th planet in our Solar System
We know that at least eight planets exist in the Solar System, but there may still be other objects. Recently scientists have revealed more evidence about the 9th planet.
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New direction to search for alien life
If life can spread from one planet to another (that is, the theory of birth), earth scientists have a chance of detecting alien life, according to a new study.
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Detection of the Milky Way's most metal-poor star
Astronomers have just discovered the most metal-poor helium star called EC 19529-4430.
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Tonight, Vietnam welcomes the maximum meteor shower from the 'giant of Oort'
Lyrids is the world's first recorded meteor shower: From 687 BC, by Chinese astronomers.