Scientists Scan Mysterious Planet as It Drifts Through Space
A team of researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover new details about SIMP 0136, a free-floating planet in ...
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Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way
We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there ...
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2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system
The two exoplanets, or planets outside of our solar system, orbit a star called TOI-1453, which is slightly cooler and ...
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Farewell to Gaia, the Milky Way’s Cartographer
After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft was shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on. After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft ...
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Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart
NOIRLab shared stunning views of the total lunar eclipse in the night sky over Chile, complete with a blood red moon and ...
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What would happen if the Milky Way's black hole erupted? This distant galaxy paints a terrifying picture
The observation of titanic jets emerging from the supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy could be a grim ...
Several planets found orbiting star less than 6 light-years away
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of ...
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Farewell to Gaia, the spacecraft that mapped the Milky Way
After more than a decade of charting the stars with extraordinary precision, the Gaia spacecraft has completed its mission.
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Tiny brown dwarfs discovered inside the Flame Nebula
A team of astronomers recently tapped into JWST’s capabilities to explore the smallest objects in the Flame Nebula.
Black Holes Could Help Life Thrive, Not End It
Black holes may not be as life-destroying as we thought. A surprising study reveals that the powerful radiation from active ...
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ESA Shuts Down Gaia Spacecraft After Decade of Groundbreaking Cosmic Research
ESA shuts down Gaia spacecraft after more than a decade, leaving behind the most detailed legacy that will guide future ...
Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First Time
The findings provide strong evidence that four giant exoplanets 130 light-years from Earth formed much like Jupiter and ...