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Amateur Astronomers Spot an Object Hurtling by at 1 Million MPH

A mysterious celestial object is reported to be a fast-moving brown dwarf or star leaving the Milky Way.
Citizen scientists played a crucial role in the discovery of this hypervelocity object.

First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow

Astronomers have captured the first close-up image of a star, WOH G64, in another galaxy, revealing it as a dying red supergiant.

Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map ever of the Milky Way

The VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea extended map provides unprecedented detail of the Milky Way, revealing 1.5 billion celestial objects.

Scientists spot mysterious object at the center of our Milky Way

Scientists discover mysterious object in Milky Way's center with unique characteristics.

A Speedy Little Star' May Be on Course to Escape Our Galaxy

The discovery of a fast-moving object may provide insights into halo stars and their unique orbits in the Milky Way.

Milky Way is bigger than we thought, even touching Andromeda DW 09/10/2024

Recent research reveals galaxies, including the Milky Way, are significantly larger than previously thought, with gas halos extending far into space.

Amateur Astronomers Spot an Object Hurtling by at 1 Million MPH

A mysterious celestial object is reported to be a fast-moving brown dwarf or star leaving the Milky Way.
Citizen scientists played a crucial role in the discovery of this hypervelocity object.

First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow

Astronomers have captured the first close-up image of a star, WOH G64, in another galaxy, revealing it as a dying red supergiant.

Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map ever of the Milky Way

The VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea extended map provides unprecedented detail of the Milky Way, revealing 1.5 billion celestial objects.

Scientists spot mysterious object at the center of our Milky Way

Scientists discover mysterious object in Milky Way's center with unique characteristics.

A Speedy Little Star' May Be on Course to Escape Our Galaxy

The discovery of a fast-moving object may provide insights into halo stars and their unique orbits in the Milky Way.

Milky Way is bigger than we thought, even touching Andromeda DW 09/10/2024

Recent research reveals galaxies, including the Milky Way, are significantly larger than previously thought, with gas halos extending far into space.
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Ex-NASA scientist reveals shocking truth about images of the Milky Way

Humans have only seen illustrations of the Milky Way; capturing a full photo would require spacecraft beyond its edge, not achieved so far.

How to Photograph the Milky Way: 15 Essential Tips

Plan Milky Way photography around the galactic core's visibility for stunning images.

Ex-NASA scientist reveals shocking truth about images of the Milky Way

Humans have only seen illustrations of the Milky Way; capturing a full photo would require spacecraft beyond its edge, not achieved so far.

How to Photograph the Milky Way: 15 Essential Tips

Plan Milky Way photography around the galactic core's visibility for stunning images.
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Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Mars Wrigley's new Milky Way Dessert Cups have created significant buzz among chocolate lovers in the UK, particularly at Iceland stores.
#astrophysics

NASA spots mysterious object moving 1million mph through space

A massive hyper-speed object is racing through the Milky Way, potentially classified as the first documented brown dwarf capable of escaping the galaxy.

Our Galaxy Appears to Be Touching Another Galaxy, Scientists Say

The Milky Way may already be interacting with Andromeda's galaxy, extending our understanding of cosmic boundaries.

Uncovering Magnetism's Mysterious Role in the Galaxy

Susan Clark is pioneering efforts in understanding the Milky Way's magnetic field influence.

Fastest Known Planetary System May Have Been Pushed by Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole

Our solar system is slower compared to a newly discovered planetary system moving at an astonishing 541 kilometers per second.

Something Strange Appears to Be Powering "Immortal" Stars at the Center of Our Galaxy

Stars in the Milky Way's center stay young by feeding off dark matter, defying typical aging processes.

Milky Way's 'Sleeping Giant' Black Hole Lurks Shockingly Close to Earth

The Milky Way has a new massive black hole, Gaia-BH3, 33 times more massive than the sun, located just 2,000 light years from Earth.

NASA spots mysterious object moving 1million mph through space

A massive hyper-speed object is racing through the Milky Way, potentially classified as the first documented brown dwarf capable of escaping the galaxy.

Our Galaxy Appears to Be Touching Another Galaxy, Scientists Say

The Milky Way may already be interacting with Andromeda's galaxy, extending our understanding of cosmic boundaries.

Uncovering Magnetism's Mysterious Role in the Galaxy

Susan Clark is pioneering efforts in understanding the Milky Way's magnetic field influence.

Fastest Known Planetary System May Have Been Pushed by Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole

Our solar system is slower compared to a newly discovered planetary system moving at an astonishing 541 kilometers per second.

Something Strange Appears to Be Powering "Immortal" Stars at the Center of Our Galaxy

Stars in the Milky Way's center stay young by feeding off dark matter, defying typical aging processes.

Milky Way's 'Sleeping Giant' Black Hole Lurks Shockingly Close to Earth

The Milky Way has a new massive black hole, Gaia-BH3, 33 times more massive than the sun, located just 2,000 light years from Earth.
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Beetle that pushes dung with the help of 100 billion stars unlocks the key to better navigation systems in drones and satellites

Inspired by dung beetles, researchers are developing an AI sensor to measure the orientation of the Milky Way for improved navigation in machines.

Map of magnetic fields in the Milky Way

The map developed by Villanova University researchers depicts the magnetic fields in the Milky Way, showing the interaction between different dust clouds and magnetic fields.

The mysterious 'Great Attractor' pulling the Milky Way galaxy off course : Short Wave

You're constantly moving in multiple directions due to Earth's rotation, orbiting the sun, Milky Way's orbit, and universal expansion.

Incredible photos reveal the weird and wonderful ways planets form

Stunning images of gas and dust rings around young stars
Unveiling diversity in planet-forming discs

Giant 'bubble' in space could be source of powerful cosmic rays

Super PeVatron identified as a high-energy cosmic ray source in the Milky Way.
Gamma-ray bubbles can help locate sources of very-high-energy cosmic rays.

The Milky Way Is On A Terminal Collision Course - Is This Hubble Image A Preview?

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of two galaxies, known collectively as Arp 122, in the process of merging
Galactic collisions and mergers are energetic events that can drastically change the structure of galaxies

James Webb Detects "Unexplained Structures" in Heart of Our Galaxy

NASA unveils new image of the Milky Way taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing needle-like structures that have scientists intrigued.
The image reveals 500,000 stars, protostars, and feathery wisps believed to be emissions from ionized hydrogen.
Scientists are puzzled by the needle-shaped structures and are determined to gather more data to understand them.
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