One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies?
In 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis held a Great Debate. Shapley argued that the spiral nebulae were small and in the Milky Way, while Curtis took a more radical position that they ...
Star cluster reveals its colors in stunning 80-million-pixel image
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released a stunning 80 million-pixel image of the star cluster RCW 38, as captured by ESO's Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA), ...
See a stunning star cluster in an enormous 80-million-pixel image
A glorious, colorful image captured by a telescope in Chile shows the bright glow of star cluster RCW 38, where young stars are being born.
9 Brilliant Astronomy Events to Be Sure to See This Year
From supermoons to an eclipse and star parties at national parks, these captivating celestial phenomena will get Americans ...
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Largest structure in known universe discovered, 13,000 times longer than Milky Way
Astronomers have identified what could be the largest structure ever observed in the known universe—a vast network of galaxy ...
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Astronomers discover 'Quipu', the single largest structure in the known universe
Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the ...
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February's Night Sky: Help Curb Light Pollution
Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full Moon skies. The ...
Gaia Completes Its Stellar Odyssey, Leaving a Cosmic Legacy
The Gaia mission, launched by the European Space Agency, has completed a decade of groundbreaking astronomical observations, collecting over three trillion data points on two billion stars and ...
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Top 8 Spots in Arizona to See The Milky Way, Constellations, Shooting Stars
Since this place is seriously dark, bring a flashlight would always be a great idea. The post Top 8 Spots in Arizona to See The Milky Way, Constellations, Shooting Stars appeared first on When In Your ...
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From Rann Of Kutch To Pangong Lake: Discover India’s Best Astrotourism Destinations
The valley's dry climate and high altitude provides the perfect setting for beautiful views of the Milky Way, stars, and constellations. Key spots like Langza and Kibber offer unparalleled stargazing ...
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Beloved Milky Way chocolate to make a return following fan petition gaining over 8,000 signatures
Mars Wrigley has announced the return of Milky Way Crispy Rolls Two new flavours are being introduced which includes Bounty and Twix Crispy Rolls Fans have petitioned for the chocolate treat to make a ...
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8 activities to do under the stars in Scotland
it’s no surprise Scotland is a frequent stop for stargazers — there are often vivid skyscapes showcasing clear views of the Milky Way and its constellations, such as Orion’s Belt and ...