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Measuring galaxies giant Messier 87
Space science

Measuring galaxies giant Messier 87

Using ESO's ultra-large VLT telescope, astronomers have succeeded in determining the size of the giant Messier 87 galaxy.

December 17, 2018
The 'hungry demons' roam the galaxy
Space science

The 'hungry demons' roam the galaxy

Several hundred giant black holes can suck everything left from the early stages of the universe flying in our galaxy, according to a new study.

December 17, 2018
Artworks from the universe
Space science

Artworks from the universe

Photos taken with Hubble telescopes and NASA's Cassini probe not only contributed to scientific research but also artistic value.

December 17, 2018
Stars sparkle through photos
Space science

Stars sparkle through photos

NGC 2264 is located 2,600 light-years from Earth in the faint constellation Unicorn of Monoceros, not far from the familiar Hunter constellation of Orion.

December 17, 2018
Impressive image of mammoth star
Space science

Impressive image of mammoth star

The Hubble telescope has recently captured a spectacular picture of a giant pair of stars, WR 25 and Tr16-244, located in the open star cluster Trumpler 16.

December 17, 2018
Stars don't form when big galaxies collide
Space science

Stars don't form when big galaxies collide

Astronomers studying pictures of a nearby cluster of galaxies have recently discovered that high-speed collisions between large elliptical galaxies may prevent star form…

December 17, 2018
Black holes are only big or small
Space science

Black holes are only big or small

Sometimes a black hole is like a giant cosmic beast that has billions of times the mass of the sun. But is there a medium-sized black hole?

December 17, 2018