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Massive galaxy with no dark matter is a cosmic puzzle
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered a massive galaxy that does not seem to contain dark matter, a cosmic puzzle that could challenge theories surrounding the evolution of the universe.
The Milky Way sparkles like fireworks in this desert view of our galaxy (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an incredible panoramic image of the Milky Way from the Lut (Dasht-e Lut) desert in Iran.
See the world's largest telescope come together beneath the Milky Way (video)
By Robert Lea published
The Extremely Large Telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert is halfway complete and already making astronomers excited for the view of the cosmos the telescope will provide.
Alien's-eye view of the Milky Way: Our galaxy is unusual but not unique
By Charles Q. Choi published
Astronomers have now deduced what alien scientists might see when they gaze at the Milky Way from afar. Our home galaxy is unusual but not unique, at least when it comes to chemistry.
Scientists find 'ghost particles' spewing from our Milky Way galaxy in landmark discovery (video)
By Charles Q. Choi published
Astronomers have detected high-energy neutrinos coming from within our Milky Way galaxy, potentially opening up an exciting new window of research.
See 1,900 galaxies light up the night in gorgeous deep-sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
The Virgo Cluster and 1,900 galaxies shine in an incredible image captured from a dark sky preserve in Portugal, by photographer Miguel Claro.
Listen to the eerie sounds of distant galaxies in breathtaking NASA video
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA has produced sounds from telescope data on five galaxies in Stephan's Quintet, a binary star system called R Aquarii, and a giant galaxy known as Messier 104.
The Milky Way's monster black hole let out a huge blast 200 years ago. We can now listen to its echo (video)
By Keith Cooper published
NASA's X-ray observatory detected the echo of a flare likely caused when an object, perhaps a gas cloud or star, was ripped apart by our galaxy's black hole.
See new supernova shine bright in stunning Pinwheel Galaxy photo
By Brett Tingley published
The Gemini North telescope turned its gaze toward the Pinwheel Galaxy, offering a crystal-clear view of a new supernova discovered in May 2023.
Galaxy group blasts out record-breaking tail of hot gas after gobbling up neighbor (video)
By Robert Lea published
A monstrous galactic cluster is devouring another group of galaxies whole, causing it to emit a 1.5 million light-year-long trail of hot gas from its rear — the largest of this type ever seen.
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