Telescopes spy massive phenomenon from early days of universe that’s twice the width of Milky Way
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years ...
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South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s
These mysterious objects can have masses several million or billion times that of the Sun and are so dense that they warp space time around them. As far as astronomers know, all galaxies harbour a ...
Chile's celestial crisis: Can dark skies survive development?
CERRO PARANAL, Chile - Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by ...
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Giant planet or 'failed star?' Newfound mystery world blurs the lines
"With an orbital period of 570 days, it is a relatively cold gas giant planet," said Guðmundur Stefánsson of the University ...
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Houston, we have «Problem» and it’s — a giant radio galaxy spotted by a South African telescope
MeerKAT has already played a key role in uncovering some of the hidden treasures of the southern sky since it became operational in 2018, and in addit ...
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Comet G3 (ATLAS) looks breathtaking above future home of world's largest telescope (photos)
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seen above ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile on Jan. 21, 2025. ESO's Very Large Telescope sits atop ...
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How the Rubin Observatory will help us understand dark matter and dark energy
Featuring the world’s largest digital camera, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture these mysterious phenomena in more ...
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Missed Last Planetary Parade? Catch February's Celestial Spectacle – When, Where & How to See It
Missed January's planetary parade? February 2025 offers another celestial spectacle. Discover when, where & how to catch ...
Discover Flagstaff, the world’s first international dark-sky city
The city of Flagstaff has taken big steps to preserve the clarity of its night sky. Find out the best ways to experience the ...