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A flash of light called the Platypus has hallmarks of a mid-sized black hole shredding a star and a type of burst thought to be a stellar explosion.

The Hubble Space Telescope completes a high-resolution portrait of our galaxy's gorgeous neighbor, which will help scientists better understand our Milky Way.

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Astronomers are raising concerns about the impact of light pollution from a renewable energy project on the world’s most ...

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The lanes and clouds of dust in the star-forming Orion Nebula (M42) reveal a dark dimension to this familiar object.

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted one of the earliest and most distant supernovas, marking the death of a stellar ...