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We’ve taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time

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Super-bright black holes could reveal if the universe is pixelated

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Planet 10 times the size of Earth is one of the youngest ever found

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See the sun revealed in stunning glory by Solar Orbiter pictures

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