In the run-up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas …
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Science Unmasked
10 Years Ago, Gravitational Waves Changed Astronomy. A New Discovery Shows There’s More to Come
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTen years ago, scientists heard the universe rumble for the first time. That first discovery of gravitational waves …
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Mysterious Radio Pulses From Space Have Been Tracked Down — and the Source Is Not What Astronomers Expected
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 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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Space
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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