One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies?
In 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis held a Great Debate. Shapley argued that the spiral nebulae were small and in the Milky Way, while Curtis took a more radical position that they ...
101 Galaxies Later: Why the Milky Way Stands Out in the Universe
New research from the SAGA Survey, comparing the Milky Way with 101 similar galaxies, unveils how our galaxy differs ...
Weird Nine-Ringed ‘Bullseye Galaxy’ Found By NASA’s Hubble
The Hubble Space Telescope’s latest stunning images have allowed scientists to solve the mystery of the Bullseye Galaxy’s ...
Astronomy: Star with exoplanet may be hurtling out of the Milky Way
A research team may have discovered a star with an exoplanet that is so fast that both will leave the Milky Way.
Scientists spot candidate for speediest exoplanet system
Astronomers may have discovered a scrawny star bolting through the middle of our galaxy with a planet in tow. If confirmed, ...
Largest celestial object of its kind discovered in the distant universe
Astronomers have spied a monster radio jet in the distant universe that's twice the width of the Milky Way galaxy. The ...
SpaceX launches 21 more Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX on Saturday launched 21 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into lower Earth orbit on a ...
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Webb Telescope spots ‘cosmic question mark’ that mirrors a young Milky Way
In a nutshell A rare cosmic alignment has given astronomers an unprecedented view of two galaxies from 7 billion years ago, ...
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Runaway star may be dragging a planet along with it
Astronomers at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center may have discovered a star hurtling through the Milky Way with a planet ...
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Astronomers spot a blazing-fast star with a possible planet
Astronomers may have found a star racing through our galaxy at an incredible speed—dragging a planet along with it! If ...