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Did a Galactic Smashup Kick Out a Supermassive Black Hole?
Crazy things can happen when galaxies collide, as they sometimes do. Although individual stars rarely impact each other, the gravitational…
Possible Bright Supernova Lights Up Spiral Galaxy M61
I sat straight up in my seat when I learned of the discovery of a possible new supernova in the…
What Part of the Milky Way Can We See?
When you look up and see the Milky Way, you're gazing into the heart of our home galaxy. What, exactly,…
Are All the Stars Really Dead?
Have you ever heard that meme, "When looking at stars, you're actually looking into the past. Many of the stars…
What Is The Great Attractor?
There's a strange place in the sky where everything is attracted. And unfortunately, it's on the other side of the…
Merging Giant Galaxies Sport ‘Blue Bling’ in New Hubble Pic
On a summer night, high above our heads, where the Northern Crown and Herdsman meet, a titanic new galaxy is…
How to Find Your Way Around the Milky Way This Summer
Look east on a dark June night and you'll get a face full of stars. Billions of them. With the moon now…
Carnival of Space #357
Welcome, come in to the 357th Carnival of Space! The carnival is a community of space science and astronomy writers…
New Supernova Pops in Bright Galaxy M106 in the ‘Hunting Dogs’
A supergiant star exploded 23.5 million years ago in one of the largest and brightest nearby galaxies. This spring we…
How Far Can You See in the Universe?
When you look into the night sky, you’re seeing tremendous distances away, even with your bare eyeball. But what’s the…