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11.02.18

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Scientists find evidence of a black hole at our galaxy’s center

They observed gas orbiting around the massive Sagittarius A*.

By M. Locklear, 11.02.18

07.02.18

Astronomers captured the first image of a baby planet

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Astronomers captured the first image of a baby planet

It's also confirmed some theories about planetary formation.

By S. Krishna, 07.02.18

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06.24.18

Scientists validate theory of relativity on galactic level

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Scientists validate theory of relativity on galactic level

The test achieved an unparalleled level of precision.

By J. Fingas, 06.24.18

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11.21.17

First observed interstellar object is a speedy, cigar-shaped asteroid

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First observed interstellar object is a speedy, cigar-shaped asteroid

It has been traveling for hundreds of millions of years.

By M. Locklear, 11.21.17

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10.16.17

Astronomers just measured a whole lot more than gravitational waves

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Astronomers just measured a whole lot more than gravitational waves

Researchers around the world are collecting troves of new data from this latest event.

By M. Locklear, 10.16.17

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08.25.17

Astronomers capture best image yet of a star other than the sun

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Astronomers capture best image yet of a star other than the sun

This is our first close-up of Antares, the brightest star in the Scorpius constellation.

By M. Moon, 08.25.17

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01.10.17

ESO will upgrade its Very Large Telescope to hunt for exoplanets

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ESO will upgrade its Very Large Telescope to hunt for exoplanets

The upgraded VLT will look for planets orbiting our neighboring star system, the Alpha Centauri.

By M. Moon, 01.10.17

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05.01.16

Scientists find a tailless comet from Earth's early days

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Scientists find a tailless comet from Earth's early days

The rocky body got kicked to the edge of the Solar System billions of years ago.

By J. Fingas, 05.01.16

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06.18.15

Astronomers find evidence of oldest stars in ancient galaxy

For the longest time, Population III stars, which formed in the very early years of the universe,...

By M. Moon, 06.18.15

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04.20.15

Here's how the largest galaxies die

Like it or not, all galaxies will eventually die. But have you wondered just how they meet their g...

By J. Fingas, 04.20.15

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Scientists find evidence of a black hole at our galaxy’s center

Astronomers captured the first image of a baby planet

Scientists validate theory of relativity on galactic level

First observed interstellar object is a speedy, cigar-shaped asteroid

Astronomers just measured a whole lot more than gravitational waves

Astronomers capture best image yet of a star other than the sun

ESO will upgrade its Very Large Telescope to hunt for exoplanets

Scientists find a tailless comet from Earth's early days

Astronomers find evidence of oldest stars in ancient galaxy

Here's how the largest galaxies die

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