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Smaller Supermassive Black Hole Found in Distant Galaxy
A supermassive black hole, initially estimated to be ten times larger, was found to have a mass equal to only one billion suns in a distant galaxy observed by scientists from the University of Southampton and colleagues, using the Gravity+ instrument at the European Southern Observatory in Chile.
Smaller Supermassive Black Hole Found in Distant Galaxy
A supermassive black hole, initially estimated to be ten times larger, was found to have a mass equal to only one billion suns in a distant galaxy observed by scientists from the University of Southampton and colleagues, using the Gravity+ instrument at the European Southern Observatory in Chile.
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Repeated Gamma-Ray Bursts Baffle Astronomers
On July 2, 2024, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected three repeating gamma-ray bursts over 24 hours from outside our galaxy, a phenomenon unprecedented in 50 years of observations, prompting astronomers to investigate the cause.
Repeated Gamma-Ray Bursts Baffle Astronomers
On July 2, 2024, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected three repeating gamma-ray bursts over 24 hours from outside our galaxy, a phenomenon unprecedented in 50 years of observations, prompting astronomers to investigate the cause.
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Five-Planet Parade, Equinox, and Solar Eclipse Highlight Week's Celestial Events
This week features the last optimal viewing of the five-planet parade, the autumnal equinox, Neptune's opposition, and a partial solar eclipse visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
Five-Planet Parade, Equinox, and Solar Eclipse Highlight Week's Celestial Events
This week features the last optimal viewing of the five-planet parade, the autumnal equinox, Neptune's opposition, and a partial solar eclipse visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Death of Julieta Fierro: A Loss for Mexican Science
Julieta Fierro, a renowned Mexican astronomer and science communicator, passed away on Friday at age 77, leaving a legacy of science popularization and advocacy for education.
Death of Julieta Fierro: A Loss for Mexican Science
Julieta Fierro, a renowned Mexican astronomer and science communicator, passed away on Friday at age 77, leaving a legacy of science popularization and advocacy for education.
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NASA Announces 6,000 Exoplanet Discoveries
NASA announced that over 6,000 planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, a significant milestone in exoplanet research, highlighting diverse planetary types and furthering the search for habitable worlds.
NASA Announces 6,000 Exoplanet Discoveries
NASA announced that over 6,000 planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, a significant milestone in exoplanet research, highlighting diverse planetary types and furthering the search for habitable worlds.
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16-Year-Old Wins Top Prize in Astrophotography Competition
Daniele Borsari, a 16-year-old from Italy, won the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for his photo of the Orion constellation, Horsehead Nebula, and Flame Nebula in the Zwo Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
16-Year-Old Wins Top Prize in Astrophotography Competition
Daniele Borsari, a 16-year-old from Italy, won the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for his photo of the Orion constellation, Horsehead Nebula, and Flame Nebula in the Zwo Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
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Repeated Gamma-Ray Bursts Puzzle Astronomers
On July 2, 2024, NASA's Fermi telescope detected three repeating gamma-ray bursts lasting 100 to 1000 times longer than typical bursts, prompting research to determine their extragalactic origin and cause.
Repeated Gamma-Ray Bursts Puzzle Astronomers
On July 2, 2024, NASA's Fermi telescope detected three repeating gamma-ray bursts lasting 100 to 1000 times longer than typical bursts, prompting research to determine their extragalactic origin and cause.
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Partial Solar Eclipse and Saturn at Opposition on Sunday
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere on Sunday, peaking at 3:41 p.m. ET, while Saturn will reach opposition, offering optimal viewing opportunities in the Northern Hemisphere.
Partial Solar Eclipse and Saturn at Opposition on Sunday
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere on Sunday, peaking at 3:41 p.m. ET, while Saturn will reach opposition, offering optimal viewing opportunities in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Partial Solar Eclipse and Saturn's Opposition Visible This Sunday
A partial solar eclipse will peak at 3:41 PM Miami time on Sunday, October 20, 2025, visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, while Saturn will be in opposition, offering optimal viewing, for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Partial Solar Eclipse and Saturn's Opposition Visible This Sunday
A partial solar eclipse will peak at 3:41 PM Miami time on Sunday, October 20, 2025, visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, while Saturn will be in opposition, offering optimal viewing, for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Zodiacal Light Visible in September 2025
The zodiacal light, a triangular glow of sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust, will be visible in the eastern sky before dawn from dark-sky locations between September 20 and early October 2025, offering optimal viewing in the mornings following the new moon on September 20.
Zodiacal Light Visible in September 2025
The zodiacal light, a triangular glow of sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust, will be visible in the eastern sky before dawn from dark-sky locations between September 20 and early October 2025, offering optimal viewing in the mornings following the new moon on September 20.
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Near-Earth Asteroid 2025 FA22 to Make Close Approach
On September 18, 2025, the 530-foot-diameter asteroid 2025 FA22 will safely fly past Earth at twice the Earth-moon distance, a relatively close encounter for an object of its size.
Near-Earth Asteroid 2025 FA22 to Make Close Approach
On September 18, 2025, the 530-foot-diameter asteroid 2025 FA22 will safely fly past Earth at twice the Earth-moon distance, a relatively close encounter for an object of its size.
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Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa on September 7th
A total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa on September 7th, 2024, starting at 19:57 Frankfurt time under optimal conditions, with the totality lasting until 20:53, a phenomenon not expected to be repeated in Germany until New Year's...
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa on September 7th
A total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa on September 7th, 2024, starting at 19:57 Frankfurt time under optimal conditions, with the totality lasting until 20:53, a phenomenon not expected to be repeated in Germany until New Year's...
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