There's still time to see the 'planet parade' that began in January: Here's what's visible
Four planets will be widely visible to the naked eye through part of February, but calling them a 'planetary alignment' may not be the full picture.
Astronomers announce largest collection of comets found outside our solar system
For the first time, astronomers have imaged dozens of belts around nearby stars where comets and tiny pebbles within them are ...
Spacefarers may contaminate other worlds – but scientists have plans to keep the cosmos clean
In his inauguration speech in January, United States President Donald Trump declared the US would “plant the stars and ...
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Euclid telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' hiding near Earth — and an ancient, unnamed galaxy behind it
Einstein predicted the existence of gravitationally-warped rings of light in 1915. Now, a new one has been discovered just a ...
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Astronomers Reveal Largest Collection of Comets Outside Earth’s Solar System Ever Found
Harvard and Smithsonian (CfA), and its Submillimeter Array (SMA), were critical for identifying a cache of belts surrounding other stars beyond the sun where comets may reside. Regions around 74 stars ...
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Homeowner shares stunning photo of off-grid home in remote locale: 'Not the typical cabin but it's home'
The setup featured fixed and movable solar panels, extra insulation, and a biogas septic system. Homeowner shares stunning ...