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Get set for Monday night's full 'snow moon'

February 22, 2016

Get set for Monday night's full 'snow moon'

Stargazers are in for a treat Monday when a ‘snow moon’ graces the night sky.

NASA wants to unlock the universe's secrets with telescope more powerful than Hubble

February 19, 2016

NASA wants to unlock the universe's secrets with telescope more powerful than Hubble

NASA has unveiled plans for a powerful new telescope with a view 100 times wider than Hubble.

Astronomers find supermassive black hole in giant galaxy 300 million light years away

February 18, 2016

Astronomers find supermassive black hole in giant galaxy 300 million light years away

Astronomers have found one of the largest-ever black holes in giant galaxy NGC 4889, some 300 million light years away.

Scientists find evidence of gravitational waves predicted by Einstein

February 11, 2016

Scientists find evidence of gravitational waves predicted by Einstein

After decades of searching, scientists announced Thursday that they have detected gravitational waves which are ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted.

Scientists detect gravitational waves predicted by Einstein

February 11, 2016

Scientists detect gravitational waves predicted by Einstein

Dr. Derrick Pitts explains

New star puts on a show in stunning image

February 10, 2016

New star puts on a show in stunning image

A newly formed star some 500 light years away in the southern constellation of Chamaeleon Complex is putting on quite a show.

Hundreds of hidden galaxies glimpsed behind Milky Way

February 9, 2016

Hundreds of hidden galaxies glimpsed behind Milky Way

A new telescope view has revealed hundreds of galaxies that were previously obscured by the Milky Way's bulk.

Enormous beam found streaming from black hole in distant galaxy

February 8, 2016

Enormous beam found streaming from black hole in distant galaxy

Imagine spotting the laser beam from the fictitious Death Star of “Star Wars” fame as you scan a distant galaxy.

Family members of Challenger victims to mark 30 years since shuttle disaster

January 28, 2016

Family members of Challenger victims to mark 30 years since shuttle disaster

As families of the lost Challenger astronauts gather with NASA to mark the space shuttle accident's 30th anniversary, there's a new voice to address the crowd.

Draconid meteor shower: What you need to know

January 22, 2016

Draconid meteor shower: What you need to know

Tonight is the night to catch a glimpse of a shooting star. The rare opportunity for skywatchers comes Thursday and Friday with the annual Draconid meteor shower, which is caused by the remains of a comet raining down on Earth