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Astrophoto: Galactic Relaxation
Ah, the good life! "Probably one of my favorite things to do is sit outside underneath the stars," said astrophotographer…
Milky Way to Concordia Base… Come In, Concordia Base…
This stunning photo of the Milky Way was captured from what may be the coldest and most isolated research facility…
It’s Inevitable: Milky Way, Andromeda Galaxy Heading for Collision
Astronomers have known for years that our Milky Way and its closest neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy, (a.k.a M31) are being…
Ghostly Jets Haunt the Milky Way’s Black Hole
[/caption] A ghost is haunting the Milky Way's central black hole, revealing the galactic nucleus was likely much more active…
Astrophoto: Meteor Fireball Passing through the Milky Way
[/caption] Northern Minnesota is famous for its bountiful lakes, and clear, dark skies. This beautiful astrophoto combines both -- and…
Newly Discovered Satellite Galaxies: Another Blow Against Dark Matter?
[/caption] A group of astronomers have discovered a vast structure of satellite galaxies and clusters of stars surrounding our Milky…
Hubble Gets Best Look Yet At Messier 9
[/caption] First discovered by Charles Messier in 1764, the globular cluster Messier 9 is a vast swarm of ancient stars…
The Milky Way’s Magnetic Personality
[/caption] Recently we took a look at a very unusual type of map - the Faraday Sky. Now an international…
ISS Soars Over Stormy Africa
Here's a quick but lovely little gem: a time-lapse video taken from the ISS as it passed above central Africa,…
First-Ever Image of a Black Hole to be Captured by Earth-Sized Scope
[/caption] "Sgr A* is the right object, VLBI is the right technique, and this decade is the right time." So…