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The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are well known satellite galaxies of the Milky Way but there are more. It…
According to our predominant cosmological models, Dark Matter makes up the majority of mass in the Universe (roughly 85%). While…
New research from Japan has shown how cosmic ray air showers could be studied to learn more about the nature…
Every once in a while, the stars (or, in this case, satellites) align, and keen observers can receive an unexpected…
Not all stars are members of galaxies. Some stars exist in the space between galaxies, though they didn't form there.…
First light is an exciting time for astronomers and engineers who help bring new telescopes up to speed. One of…
A super-Earth planet has been found orbiting a red dwarf star, only 37 light-years from the Earth. Named Ross 508…
Hubble's most remarkable feature might be its longevity. The Hubble has been operating for almost 32 years and has fed…
A new study examines two rocky exoplanets (TOI-1634b and TOI-1685b) that appear to have been stripped of their atmospheres.