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The enchanting beauty of the nebula
Space science

The enchanting beauty of the nebula

The space nebula brings many surprises. It seems that in the depths of the universe hidden invisible artists create great masterpieces - strange shapes over time.

December 17, 2018
Planetary mystery Vesta
Space science

Planetary mystery Vesta

The first images of the asteroid vesta sent from the space probe Dawn were announced by the US Aviation Agency (NASA) on August 1.

December 17, 2018
Super-planetary discovery
Space science

Super-planetary discovery

Astronomers have discovered a new planet very similar to our Earth but much larger and can be covered by water more than half.

December 17, 2018
The cradle of the solar system
Space science

The cradle of the solar system

ESO recently published a series of central shots of a cosmic cloud called RCW 38, along with the newly created stars and planetary systems.

December 17, 2018
Billard game of giant planets
Space science

Billard game of giant planets

A group of scientists has discovered a new planet that moves abnormally around its host star. The planet is called WASP-17 and revolves around a star located 1,000 light…

December 17, 2018
Planetary nebula
Space science

Planetary nebula

A group of scientists in Australia and the United States, led by Professor Miroslav Filipović from the University of Western Sydney, discovered a new class of objects ca…

December 17, 2018
Performing fireworks in the Helix Nebula
Space science

Performing fireworks in the Helix Nebula

A new photo, taken with an infrared camera on the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, shows tens of thousands of comets shaped like comets inside the Helix nebula that had never…

December 17, 2018
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 big mystery is answered by lost asteroids
Space science

The big mystery is answered by lost asteroids

According to computer simulations, missing asteroids in our solar system may be the result of angry giant planets as they migrate to their current locations.

December 17, 2018
Nebula halo - spectacular results
Space science

Nebula halo - spectacular results

Stars are not large enough to carry out supernova explosions that end their lives by blowing most of their weight in a high wind.

December 17, 2018
Debates about Pluto
Space science

Debates about Pluto

Taking music, camera lights and audience applause as a backdrop, two debators and a mediator walked into the auditorium.

December 17, 2018
Our solar system is quite special
Space science

Our solar system is quite special

Popular hypothetical models attempt to explain the formation of the solar system that the solar system is nothing special in every respect.

December 17, 2018