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ALMA Begins Observations of the Sun in partnership with ESO
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 19, 2017 11:28 PM EST |
The result of this work is a series of images that demonstrate ALMA's unique vision and ability to study our Sun.
VLT in Chile to Search for Exoplanets in Alpha Centauri with Breakthrough Initiatives Assistance
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 09, 2017 10:12 PM EST |
There are sound reasons for focusing on Alpha Centauri.
More 'Hot Jupiters' Detected in Massive Star Cluster
| Ana Verayo | | Jun 19, 2016 06:58 AM EDT |
Astronomers have detected a high amount of "hot Jupiters" inside a star cluster that is somewhat similar to our solar system, with stars the same age as our sun.
Dying Hypergiant Star is Shedding 30 Earths Every Year
| Ana Verayo | | Nov 26, 2015 06:50 AM EST |
Scientists have directly observed how the VY Canis Majoris is now shedding stellar mass equivalent to 30 Earths a year.
Possible Early Formation Of New Galaxy Spotted By Astronomers From Europe
| Janice Teh | | Jul 23, 2015 09:34 AM EDT |
A possible formation of a new galaxy was spotted in an observatory in Southern Europe. This will give more insights on how cloud gasses can become a new galaxy.
Solar System 2.0? Jupiter's Twin Detected Orbiting a Star Similar to Our Own Sun
| Ana Verayo | | Jul 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
Astronomers have detected an exoplanet almost identical to Jupiter that is currently in orbit with its parent star which is also similar tour own sun.
Pillars of Creation Disappearing? New 3D View Reveals How
| Ana Verayo | | May 01, 2015 02:41 AM EDT |
A new 3D view of the iconic Pillars of Creation gas column structures found in the Eagle Nebula shows how they will evaporate soon.
First Visible Light Seen from Alien Exoplanet
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 23, 2015 06:12 AM EDT |
These observations also revealed new properties of this famous object, the first exoplanet ever discovered around a normal star: 51 Pegasi b.
Scientists Suggest Dark Matter Not Completely 'Dark' After All
| Ana Verayo | | Apr 15, 2015 03:34 AM EDT |
With this new method, scientists have mapped out dark matter inside four colliding galaxies.
Milky Way's Fastest Star is Leaving it at 26 Million mph
| Ana Verayo | | Mar 08, 2015 12:40 AM EST |
The fast traveling star was probably launched by a Type Ia supernova,
Scientists Discover 'Dusty Galaxy' Formed When Universe was Just 700 Million Years Old
| Ana Verayo | | Mar 03, 2015 08:29 AM EST |
This ancient, dusty galaxy seemed to be in a hurry to form the first generations of stars to exist in the universe.
MUSE Reveals Amazing 3D View of the Deep Universe for the First Time
| Ana Verayo | | Mar 01, 2015 09:43 AM EST |
The greatest achievement of MUSE was the discovery of really distant galaxies.
Europe's Extremely Large Telescope On Track For 2024 Launch
| David Curry | | Dec 05, 2014 03:22 AM EST |
The construction of the Extremely Large Telescope, based in Chile, has begun and is expected to finish in 2024.
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