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Category: New York Times Space & Cosmos
New York Times Space & Cosmos
Life on Venus? Astronomers See a Signal in Its Clouds
The detection of a gas in the planet’s atmosphere could turn scientists’ gaze to a planet…
How Old Is This Ancient Vision of the Stars?
It’s a tale of bronze, iron, looting and archaeological conflict. Click here for original…
Is There a Black Hole in Our Backyard?
Astrophysicists have recently begun hatching plans to find out just how weird Planet Nine might be. …
These Black Holes Shouldn’t Exist, but There They Are
On the far side of the universe, a collision of dark giants sheds light on an…
How Do You Solve a Moon Mystery? Fire a Laser at It
Researchers have used reflective prisms left on the moon’s surface for decades, but had increasingly seen…
Did Betelgeuse Sneeze?
The mysterious dimming of the red supergiant is the result of a stellar exhalation, astronomers say. …
Perseid Meteor Shower: Watch It Peak in Night Skies
Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you…
Amazon Satellites Add to Astronomers’ Worries About the Night Sky
The F.C.C. approved the company’s 3,236-satellite constellation, which aims to provide high-speed internet service around the…
A Star Went Supernova in 1987. Where Is It Now?
Astronomers might have found the ultradense remnant of an explosion that wracked a nearby galaxy. …