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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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Spellbinding shots capture the Milky Way in all its glory
In the right place at the right time, cast your eyes to the sky and you may see something awe-inspiring. This is the feeling ...
New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...
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, ...
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 ...
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What will happen to the solar system when the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy merge?
They published a paper in the May 2008 issue of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society entitled “The Collision Between the Milky Way and Andromeda.” (Admittedly, be wary of the term ...
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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 ...