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NASA’s Hubble space telescope spots quasar tsunamis ripping across galaxies

March 20, 2020

NASA’s Hubble space telescope spots quasar tsunamis ripping across galaxies

NASA’s Hubble space telescope has helped astronomers spot quasar tsunamis ripping across galaxies.

'Iron rain' discovered on distant planet, scientists reveal

March 14, 2020

'Iron rain' discovered on distant planet, scientists reveal

An international team of astronomers has discovered an exoplanet where it “rains iron.”

Amateur astronomers help discover incredible teardrop-shaped star

March 10, 2020

Amateur astronomers help discover incredible teardrop-shaped star

After a 40-year search, astronomers have spotted a first-of-its-kind star that pulsates on just one side.

Full worm supermoon thrills skywatchers

March 9, 2020

Full worm supermoon thrills skywatchers

Skygazers are enjoying the stunning March full moon, or worm moon, which is also a supermoon.

Full worm supermoon on deck: What you need to know

March 6, 2020

Full worm supermoon on deck: What you need to know

Skywatchers are in for a treat next week when the full worm supermoon rises in the sky.

NASA’s Hubble space telescope spots 'galactic traffic jam'

March 6, 2020

NASA’s Hubble space telescope spots 'galactic traffic jam'

NASA’s Hubble space telescope has spotted a ‘galactic traffic jam’ more than 60 million light-years away.

Massive white dwarf star 150 light-years away doesn't 'make any sense,' experts say

March 3, 2020

Massive white dwarf star 150 light-years away doesn't 'make any sense,' experts say

Astronomers have discovered a star "with a bizarre carbon-rich atmosphere" 150 light-years from Earth that they believe could be two white dwarfs that merged together.

Blast similar to ‘big bang’ detected far, far away, study says

February 28, 2020

Blast similar to ‘big bang’ detected far, far away, study says

You’ve heard of the “big bang” theory regarding the start of the universe? Scientists say they recently detected a similar deep-space explosion, up to five times more powerful than any such blast observed previously.

Cosmic 'Jekyll and Hyde' discovered as NASA spots rare double star system

February 24, 2020

Cosmic 'Jekyll and Hyde' discovered as NASA spots rare double star system

A rare double star system has been spotted in the Milky Way.

What is a new moon?

February 21, 2020

What is a new moon?

The new moon is the first lunar phase, which leaves Earth’s natural satellite in shadow.