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Astronomers suggest gigantic 'lampshades' of dark matter may be hiding distant stars from our view
'There may be enough dark matter in these MACHOs that their weak interactions with light collectively block light from passing through the cloud.'
5 hours ago
First spectacular images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory are finally here
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory first released three images, offering a stunning sneak peek into the cosmic miracle, before sharing all photos.
5 hours ago
NASA observes peculiar red glowing formation floating on Saturn's biggest moon
Astronomers with NASA recently observed cloud convection in the Northern Hemisphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
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New observations from Hubble reveal insights into a spiral galaxy's supernova history
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an image of the spiral galaxy IC 758, located 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.
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NASA's Roman Telescope to probe dark matter using Einstein's gravitational lensing
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching in 2027, will use gravitational lensing, a phenomenon Einstein predicted over a century ago, to study the mystery of dark matter.
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Astronomers capture rare 'Cosmic Owl' as two ring galaxies merge in a dazzling display
Essential for galactic evolution, mergers impact the layout of gas, the motion of stars, and a galaxy's overall structure, ultimately leading to greater stellar mass.
2 days ago
New research reveals how galaxies fueled the Cosmic Noon's explosive star formation
Scientists are shedding new light on Cosmic Noon, a crucial era 10 to 12 billion years in the past when stars formed at rates 10 to 100 times greater than what we see now.
2 days ago
Wildfire season across North America is obstructing stargazers' view
Climate change has amplified wildfires across Canada and the western US.
2 days ago
When is the next total solar eclipse and where can you watch it?
North America won't see another total solar eclipse for quite some time, though a total eclipse will cross Europe in 2026.
2 days ago
'New star' in the Lupus constrellation is close to being visible to the naked-eye
Following its June 12 ASAS-SN detection at magnitude 8.7, the 'new star' was promptly spectroscopically analyzed by Yusuke Tampo of the South African Astronomical Observatory.
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The Rubin Telescope’s 3,200-megapixel eye is the largest digital camera ever — and it's built to scan the sky
In its first year, the Rubin Observatory is expected to gather more data than every telescope in history, put together.
3 days ago
Dark Energy Camera captures Chamaeleon I, a star-forming cloud — and it looks like a celestial painting
This captivating cosmic view vividly illustrates the striking interplay between dense, dark interstellar dust and brilliantly luminous reflection nebulae.
3 days ago
Vera C. Rubin Observatory to debut its first ultra-high-definition images of the sky
With these ultra-high-definition visuals, the public will gain its first insight into the observatory's innovative capabilities.
4 days ago
Mars takes its place in the Spring Triangle and will remain there until mid-September
By the night of June 19, Mars officially entered the Spring Triangle, and it'll continue to skim its lower edge until mid-September.
4 days ago
Astronomers photograph sculptor galaxy in a thousand colors after observing it for 50 hours straight
A remarkable new image of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) has been released by astronomers, providing a stunningly detailed view of its complex galactic systems.
4 days ago
Telescopes in Chile make historic detection of earliest cosmic light — revealing the Universe's 'Cosmic Dawn'
New advancements enable ground-based telescopes to push cosmic observation boundaries.
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June is the best time to catch a clear view of the Milky Way’s radiant core in the night sky
A unique opportunity that arrives with the summer solstice and the year's briefest night.
4 days ago
Massive solar flare bursts from the sun cause radio blackouts across parts of North America
The most notable solar flare happened on June 15, reaching its strongest point at 2:25 p.m. EDT.
5 days ago
European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission delivers first images of artificial solar eclipses
New images from the European Space Agency's innovative 'eclipse machine' debuted on June 16, are causing scientists to rethink the actual rarity of total solar eclipses.
6 days ago
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds small galaxies that drove cosmic renovation
These newly found galaxies are surprisingly small, especially when compared to our own Milky Way.
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