In the past three years, astronomers have discovered a mysterious new type of radio source. We call these …
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Saturn Now Has 274 Moons — but Exactly What Makes Something a Moon Remains Unclear
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons as the International Astronomical Union recognized discoveries from a team of …
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‘Ghosts of the Radio Universe’: Astronomers Have Discovered a Slew of Faint Circular Objects
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRadio astronomers see what the naked eye can’t. As we study the sky with telescopes that record radio …
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Supermoons Are Boring: Here Are 5 Things in the Sky Worth Your Time
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA supermoon may sound exciting, but it’s a modest coincidence. As the Moon orbits Earth, its distance from …
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Look Up! A Once-in-a-Lifetime Explosion Is About to Create a ‘New’ Star in the Sky
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAny night now, a “new star” or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won’t set …
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Some of us remember August 24, 2006, like it was yesterday. It was the day Pluto got booted …
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The Milky Way is a breathtaking example of the wonders of cosmic creation within the vast and mysterious …
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Want to Get Into Stargazing? A Professional Astronomer Explains Where to Start
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many …
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Signs of Life? Why Astronomers Are Excited About Carbon Dioxide and Methane in the Atmosphere of an Alien World
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAre we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses …
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The search for planets outside our Solar System — exoplanets — is one of the most rapidly growing …
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