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Hubble Space Telescope looks into center of vast galaxy cluster almost 9 billion light-years away

May 11, 2023

Hubble Space Telescope looks into center of vast galaxy cluster almost 9 billion light-years away

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a galaxy cluster nearly nine billion light-years away in the constellation Draco, as well as its surroundings.

Webb Telescope snaps shot of first asteroid belt ever seen outside the solar system

May 9, 2023

Webb Telescope snaps shot of first asteroid belt ever seen outside the solar system

Using the James Webb Space Telescope's capabilities, scientists captured the first asteroid belt seen outside the solar system – and it's more complex than expected.

New Jersey police investigate possible meteorite that crashed into home

May 8, 2023

New Jersey police investigate possible meteorite that crashed into home

New Jersey police are investigating a metallic object that crashed through the roof of a Hopewell home before hitting the hardwood floor and coming to rest on Monday.

Star swallows planet whole, first time scienctists observe such an occurance

May 6, 2023

Star swallows planet whole, first time scienctists observe such an occurance

Scientists have captured the moment a star engulfed a gas giant for the first time ever. The event was a preview of what could happen to Earth in the future.

New Neptune Blue Hummer EV has an astronomical price

May 5, 2023

New Neptune Blue Hummer EV has an astronomical price

The GMC Hummer EV Omega Edition is a new limited trim for the pickup and SUV that features Neptune Blue paint and a full package of off-road equipment.

Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate

May 4, 2023

Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate

For the first time, astronomer have observed the first direct evidence of a dying and ancient sun-like star devouring an exoplanet – a possible window into our solar system's future.

Webb Space Telescope sees massive protocluster of galaxies in the early universe

April 29, 2023

Webb Space Telescope sees massive protocluster of galaxies in the early universe

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, a protocluster of seven galaxies has been confirmed just 650 million years after the big bang, for the first time.

Astronomers discover 25 new repeating fast radio bursts

April 28, 2023

Astronomers discover 25 new repeating fast radio bursts

Astronomers have uncovered 25 new sources of repeating fast radio bursts using data from the CHIME radio telescope. The number of confirmed sources has doubled.

The Hubble Space Telescope was deployed on this day in history, April 25, 1990

April 24, 2023

The Hubble Space Telescope was deployed on this day in history, April 25, 1990

The Hubble Space Telescope reached space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery — and soon began transmitting spectacular images back to Earth of the mysteries of the universe.

Rare hybrid solar eclipse stuns Australia, Indonesia skywatchers

April 20, 2023

Rare hybrid solar eclipse stuns Australia, Indonesia skywatchers

Eclipse watchers gathered in Australia, Indonesia and East Timor to catch a glimpse of a rare hybrid solar eclipse that sent temperatures falling and plunged areas into darkness.