New images from the Hubble Space Telescope have been released of the supernova called SN1987A, first…
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Out There: Cosmos Controversy: The Universe Is Expanding, but How Fast?
A small discrepancy in the value of a long-sought number has fostered a debate about just…
Radio Bursts Traced to Faraway Galaxy, but Caller Is Probably ‘Ordinary Physics’
Researchers say the bursts could be caused by reactions between a neutron star and debris, or…
Trilobites: The Biggest Digital Map of the Cosmos Ever Made
The Pan-Starrs telescope on the island of Maui released an astronomical survey that includes two petabytes…
Vera Rubin, 88, Dies; Opened Doors in Astronomy, and for Women
Dr. Rubin, who was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1993, ushered in the cosmic…
Vera Rubin, 88, Dies; Opened Doors in Astronomy, and for Women
Dr. Rubin, who was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1993, ushered in the cosmic…
Trilobites: 3-D Printing the Young Universe as a Lumpy Softball
Scientists have devised a blueprint for the early universe that can be brought to life with…
Out There: Twinkle, Twinkle Little [Insert Name Here]
An international astronomy group has published a first set of approved names for 227 stars, seeing…
Trilobites: How Cassini Will Begin Its Date With Death on Saturn
On Wednesday, the spacecraft that has studied Saturn for a dozen years will commence a series…
Out There: Telescope That ‘Ate Astronomy’ Is on Track to Surpass Hubble
After 20 years, the James Webb Space Telescope is now on schedule for a 2018 launch.