A new cosmic structure was just discovered that may hold an incredible number of galaxies, stars, and planets. The structure is now known as the South Pole Wall, and it resides in an >>
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Hubble peers back in time and makes an astonishing discovery
Hubble reveals secrets of the early universe, with images that show primordial stars developed far earlier than previously thought. By peering back in time to between 500 million and 1 billion years of >>
The most accurate model of our galaxy ever created shows the Milky Way is warped
Considering we can’t actually see the Milky Way from the outside — since, you know, we’re in it — astronomers know a surprising amount about our home galaxy. They know its overall structure >>
Scientists think they’ve found all the ‘missing’ iron in the universe
These days, scientists think they have a pretty good idea of what the universe is made of. By detecting the telltale signatures of various elements in celestial bodies like stars, asteroids, and other >>
Here’s how NASA is searching for all the missing mass in the Universe
Centuries of astronomical observation and technological advances have revealed a lot about the Universe we all call home, but it’s also raised plenty of new questions. Researchers have crunched a lot of numbers >>
Hubble just spotted a never-before-seen galaxy hiding in plain sight
There’s no shortage of interesting things to see in our own galaxy, but astronomers love finding new galactic neighbors as well. Observing other galaxies can teach scientists a lot about how the massive >>
Scientists spot distant stars engaged in a dangerous dance
We only see one star, our Sun, up close on a daily basis, but the Milky Way is absolutely packed with them. It’s estimated that there are over 300 billion stars in our >>
NASA spots a distant galaxy that is actually sucking up other galaxies
When NASA sets its sights on a far-away galaxy, there’s often a lot to take in. Even if it only appears to be a dim blob, researchers can often combine various observations to >>
