When you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough, you …
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Space
A Cosmic Explosion With the Force of a Billion Suns Went Unseen — Until We Caught Its Echo
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome of the universe’s most extreme explosions leave behind almost no trace. The original explosion is unseen, but …
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One of the Biggest Stars in the Universe Might Be Getting Ready to Explode
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, …
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Last year, astronomers were fascinated by a runaway asteroid passing through our Solar System from somewhere far beyond. …
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New Images Reveal the Milky Way’s Stunning Galactic Plane in More Detail Than Ever Before
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous line stretching across …
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For roughly 4.5 billion years, the Moon has kept Earth company. In the much shorter span of time …
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You might have seen an interesting phrase popping up in your social media feeds lately: “Chiron is in …
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Space
How Do Scientists Calculate the Probability That an Asteroid Could Hit Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI was preparing for my early morning class back in January 2025 when I received a notice regarding …
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A Strange Bright Burst in Space Baffled Astronomers for More Than a Year. Now, They’ve Solved the Mystery
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAround midday on June 13, 2024, my colleagues and I were scanning the skies when we thought we …
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Astronomers Thought the Milky Way Was Doomed to Crash Into Andromeda. Now They’re Not So Sure
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor years, astronomers have predicted a dramatic fate for our galaxy: a head-on collision with Andromeda, our nearest …