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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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Spectacular set of images of galaxies and nebulae taken by James Webb telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope captures many stunning images of galaxies and nebulae, opening up many opportunities for research and discovery.
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NASA released a new image of the Horse Head Nebula
The image was compiled based on data from many satellites showing the special shape of the Horsehead Nebula 1,500 light-years from Earth.
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Admire the series of astronomical photos that won the 2014 award
Royal Observatory at Greenwich (ROG), London has just announced a series of astronomical photos winning the competition
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Video: Picturesque Horse Head Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the beautiful image of a vein, celebrating the 23rd birthday of this particular glass.