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 ...
NASA’s Webb Just Found Something Unexpected Beyond Neptune
Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are icy bodies that vary widely in size, from large dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris—each ...
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Exploring the most beautiful nebulae in the universe
The final, infinite frontier of space has captured the imagination of humanity since the days of prehistory, and it seems the ...
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Listen to the universe: How sonification turns data into sound
A technique called sonification allows new discoveries, brings out subtleties in dense data, and makes astronomy more accessible.
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NASA Unveils Tarantula Nebula as 'Stellar Bouquet' for Valentine's Day
A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars.
The ‘goddess of love’ will shine her brightest in Kentucky skies on Valentine’s Night
Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, will gain "maximum brilliance" at night on Valentine's Day across Kentucky skies ...
WHO 13 Farm Report: Friday, February 14th
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Texas Space Commission has awarded a $7 million grant to Blue Origin for upgrades, Senator César ...