A Distant Galaxy Mysteriously Mirrors the Milky Way’s Beginnings
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered an extraordinary galaxy dating back 600 million years after the Big Bang….
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This Discovery Changed Our Understanding of the Universe Forever
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One hundred years ago, the realization that the Milky Way was not the sole galaxy in the universe redefined humanity’s…
Runaway stars escaping their clusters might be shaping the evolution of galaxies and the universe
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In the distant reaches of space, far beyond our Milky Way, astronomers have made a fascinating discovery. A group of…
A Stunning Ancient Galaxy Shocks Astronomers with its Striking Resemblance to the Milky Way
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Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that has the scientific community buzzing: the most distant rotating disk galaxy ever observed,…
Is the Milky Way Truly Unique?
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For years, astronomers have been captivated by a fundamental question: is the Milky Way galaxy a rare gem in the…
Astronomers Have Found an Earth-Like Planet Orbiting a Dead Sun
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As we peer into the cosmos, the discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting a dead star 4,000 light years away…
Scientists See Giant Structure “Hidden” Behind Our Galaxy
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In our quest to explore the universe, we are often surprised by everything that’s out there. Yes, space is massive….
10 Things You Should Know About the Laniakea Supercluster
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Can you tell where our planet is in the universe? Of course, planet Earth is in the Solar System, which in turn is in the Orion Arm, the small galactic arm of the Milky Way. Well, our own galaxy then? Did you know that it is part of the Laniakeа Supercluster along with tens of thousands of other galaxies?
Check Out This 655-Million-Pixel Image Of The Universe Showing 40 Billion Stars
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Usually, when astronomers talk about “neighboring galaxy“, they mean the Andromeda Galaxy, which is only 2.5 million light-years distant from…
The Milky Way’s Black Hole Ejected a Star Towards Intergalactic Space at 6 Million km/h
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During a time when humankind’s ancestors were learning to walk upright, use their hands, and create the first primitive tools,…
Astronomers Say Over 6 billion Earth-like Planets Exist in Our Galaxy
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Which is greater; the number of sand grains on Earth or stars in the sky? This is perhaps one of…
Study Reveals Alien Civilizations May Have Colonized the Galaxy and Visited Earth
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According to a scientific study, the Milky Way may be full of alien civilizations that have already visited Earth. Although…
What a Trillion Stars Look Like: Here’s The Sharpest View of the Andromeda Galaxy
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This is the biggest image ever of Andromeda at 1.5 billion pixels. You would need more than 600 HD television…
Astronomers Spot a Cosmic Object Speeding Through the Milky Way at 2.5 Million Mph
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There’s a strange star speeding through our galaxy at an unfathomable speed. PSR J0002+6216 was spotted by astronomers traveling through…
Does This 6,000-Year-Old Monument Depict an Ancient Star Map?
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Most glyphs etched on the massive stone represent animals, fruits, humans, constellations, and many unrecognizable symbols and images. Its most…
This 9-Gigapixel Image Of the Milky Way Shows 84 Million Stars
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The image gives viewers an incredible, zoomable view of the central part of our galaxy. If printed with the resolution…
Astronomers Successfully Map 8,000 Galaxies and Make an Incredible Discovery
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Have you ever wondered where in the universe we are located? I’ve tried imagining our solar system while looking at…
Study Suggests Earth May Have Been “Colonized” Long Ago by Alien Civilizations
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The comprehensive study takes a look at the Fermi Paradox through a different approach. Using a blend of theory and…
Scientists Reveal the First Accurate 3D Map of the Milky Way Galaxy
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Astronomers have recently revealed our galaxy’s first accurate three-dimensional map, revealing the Milky Way’s true, warped, and twisted shape. So,…
A Dark Matter ‘Hurricane’ is Approaching Earth at Full Speed
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Dark Matter Hurricane: A Golden Opportunity to Study the Elusive Substance A Fast-Moving Stream Sweeping Through Our Milky Way Galaxy…