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Hubble pinpoints supernova blast
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has observed the supernova remnant named 1E 0102.2-7219. Researchers are using…
Sculpted in sculptor
First discovered in 1798 by German-English astronomer William Hershel, NGC 613 is a galaxy which lies in…
Director General's annual press conference
A replay of our start-of-year press conference with ESA Director General Jan Wörner, future Director General…
Spain’s chilly blanket
The heavy snowfall that hit Spain a few days ago still lies heavy across much of…
Ariane 6 launch complex – December 2020
Tour the Ariane 6 launch complex at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana Click…
Space weather could be worse in the north
The constant flow of material – the solar wind – intensifies after a solar flare or…
A galaxy to take your breath away
The galaxy NGC 6946 is nothing short of spectacular. In the last century alone, NGC 6946…
Hubble showcases 6 galaxy mergers
To celebrate a new year, the NASA/ESA Space Telescope has published a montage of six beautiful…
A bright bar of light
The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the…