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Kepler Search Finds Two New Cozy, Possibly Watery Planets Around Faraway Star Kepler Search Finds Two New Cozy, Possibly Watery Planets Around Faraway Star

By Rebecca Boyle

The Man Who Fixed Hubble

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The Man Who Fixed Hubble The Man Who Fixed Hubble

By Shannon Stirone

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How scientists colorize Hubble’s deep space photographs How scientists colorize Hubble’s deep space photographs

By Jeanette D. Moses

This image of Caldwell 45, captured by Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3, provides a larger view, showing more of the galaxy. The bluish color swirling around the galaxy’s center indicates the presence of young, hot stars in Caldwell 45’s spiral arms.

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Celestial objects you can spot from your backyard Celestial objects you can spot from your backyard

By Jessica Boddy

An artist's representation of the kilonova spotted by telescopes like Hubble. Kilonovas are as much as 1,000 times brighter than typical novas.

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This ‘kilonova’ shines so bright, it defies the odds This ‘kilonova’ shines so bright, it defies the odds

By Jessica Boddy

An artist's impression of the Hubble capturing a lunar eclipse during a blood moon.

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Hubble just captured a lunar eclipse for the first time ever Hubble just captured a lunar eclipse for the first time ever

By Paola Rosa-Aquino

NGC 2275, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope

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Hubble just captured this ‘fluffy’ galaxy in all its flocculent glory Hubble just captured this ‘fluffy’ galaxy in all its flocculent glory

By Candice Wang

Two super-Earth exoplanets orbit Gliese 887, 11 light years from Earth.

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Astronomers find a pair of ‘super Earths’ in a nearby star system Astronomers find a pair of ‘super Earths’ in a nearby star system

By Charlie Wood

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Jupiter has a spooky new look in this sharp infrared photo Jupiter has a spooky new look in this sharp infrared photo

By Claire Maldarelli

Hubble zooms in for an up-close look at star assembly in one of the galaxies orbiting the Milky Way.

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The Hubble Space Telescope just turned 30, and it’s working better than ever The Hubble Space Telescope just turned 30, and it’s working better than ever

By Charlie Wood

The Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation imaged in infrared light.

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A new view of the Pillars of Creation gives further clues to its gassy demise A new view of the Pillars of Creation gives further clues to its gassy demise

By Jessica Boddy

artist's interpretation of a super puff exoplanet

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These ‘super puff’ planets have the same density as cotton candy These ‘super puff’ planets have the same density as cotton candy

By Charlie Wood

This distant world is a lot like Earth, but you wouldn’t want to live there

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This distant world is a lot like Earth, but you wouldn’t want to live there This distant world is a lot like Earth, but you wouldn’t want to live there

By Charlie Wood

This distant Neptune-like planet really shouldn’t exist

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This distant Neptune-like planet really shouldn’t exist This distant Neptune-like planet really shouldn’t exist

By Neel V. Patel

A bizarre new theory connects supernovae explosions with humans’ ability to walk upright

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A bizarre new theory connects supernovae explosions with humans’ ability to walk upright A bizarre new theory connects supernovae explosions with humans’ ability to walk upright

By Neel V. Patel

This stellar Crab Nebula image is the perfect way to celebrate Hubble’s birthday

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This stellar Crab Nebula image is the perfect way to celebrate Hubble’s birthday This stellar Crab Nebula image is the perfect way to celebrate Hubble’s birthday

By Alex Schwartz

Megapixels: New Hubble image offers a detailed look at the Triangulum Galaxy

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Megapixels: New Hubble image offers a detailed look at the Triangulum Galaxy Megapixels: New Hubble image offers a detailed look at the Triangulum Galaxy

By Jessica Boddy

Oxygen might not lead us to aliens after all

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Oxygen might not lead us to aliens after all Oxygen might not lead us to aliens after all

By Neel V. Patel

Two NASA spacecraft died in one week—and there’s a connection

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Two NASA spacecraft died in one week—and there’s a connection Two NASA spacecraft died in one week—and there’s a connection

By Charlie Wood

NASA’s most prolific planet-hunting telescope is taking a nap

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NASA’s most prolific planet-hunting telescope is taking a nap NASA’s most prolific planet-hunting telescope is taking a nap

By Mary Beth Griggs

Blame loose screws and ‘excessive optimism’ for the latest delay of NASA’s new space telescope

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Blame loose screws and ‘excessive optimism’ for the latest delay of NASA’s new space telescope Blame loose screws and ‘excessive optimism’ for the latest delay of NASA’s new space telescope

By Mary Beth Griggs

Astronomy’s next big discovery is probably hiding in piles of old data

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Astronomy’s next big discovery is probably hiding in piles of old data Astronomy’s next big discovery is probably hiding in piles of old data

By Eileen Meyer/The Conversation

NASA’s most anticipated new telescope just got delayed again

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NASA’s most anticipated new telescope just got delayed again NASA’s most anticipated new telescope just got delayed again

By Mary Beth Griggs

Now’s your chance to discover a new planet (with Google’s help)

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Now’s your chance to discover a new planet (with Google’s help) Now’s your chance to discover a new planet (with Google’s help)

By Mary Beth Griggs

Watch the James Webb Space Telescope go through nine months of testing in two minutes

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Watch the James Webb Space Telescope go through nine months of testing in two minutes Watch the James Webb Space Telescope go through nine months of testing in two minutes

By Mary Beth Griggs

Artificial intelligence just discovered two new exoplanets

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Artificial intelligence just discovered two new exoplanets Artificial intelligence just discovered two new exoplanets

merging neutron stars

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Gravitational waves just showed us something even cooler than black holes Gravitational waves just showed us something even cooler than black holes

By Sophie Bushwick

This giant exoplanet has a glowing atmosphere

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This giant exoplanet has a glowing atmosphere This giant exoplanet has a glowing atmosphere

By Aparna Nathan

four supernovas

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A warp in space-time just gave us four views of one exploding star A warp in space-time just gave us four views of one exploding star

Dazzling light show spotted on Uranus

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Dazzling light show spotted on Uranus Dazzling light show spotted on Uranus

By Rachel Feltman

After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope

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After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope After 20 Years, NASA Finally Finished Building The James Webb Space Telescope

By Knvul Sheikh

The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

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The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought The Universe May Contain 10 Times More Galaxies Than We Thought

Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies

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Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies Peek At The James Webb Telescope Before It Peers Into Forming Galaxies

By Samantha Cole

What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time

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What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time What It’s Like To Spacewalk For The First Time

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Two Faraway Planets May Have Atmospheres That Can Support Life

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Two Faraway Planets May Have Atmospheres That Can Support Life Two Faraway Planets May Have Atmospheres That Can Support Life

By Kate Baggaley

The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Thought

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The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Thought The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Thought

By Lindsey Kratochwill

The 12 craziest Hubble pictures of all time

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The 12 craziest Hubble pictures of all time The 12 craziest Hubble pictures of all time

Watch Hundreds Of Exoplanets Twirl Around Their Stars In This Mesmerizing Animation

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Watch Hundreds Of Exoplanets Twirl Around Their Stars In This Mesmerizing Animation Watch Hundreds Of Exoplanets Twirl Around Their Stars In This Mesmerizing Animation

Construction Begins On The Giant Magellan Telescope

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Construction Begins On The Giant Magellan Telescope Construction Begins On The Giant Magellan Telescope

Scientists Find A Double Black Hole Inside A Nearby Quasar

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Scientists Find A Double Black Hole Inside A Nearby Quasar Scientists Find A Double Black Hole Inside A Nearby Quasar

Huge, Alien-Hunting Telescope Could Become Hubble’s Successor

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Huge, Alien-Hunting Telescope Could Become Hubble’s Successor Huge, Alien-Hunting Telescope Could Become Hubble’s Successor

Gravitational Lens Splits Supernova’s Light 4 Different Ways

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Gravitational Lens Splits Supernova’s Light 4 Different Ways Gravitational Lens Splits Supernova’s Light 4 Different Ways

Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up?

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Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up? Is NASA Going To Let The Hubble Telescope Burn Up?

Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars

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Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars

Weather Of Wild Exoplanet Mapped Using Hubble Telescope

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Weather Of Wild Exoplanet Mapped Using Hubble Telescope Weather Of Wild Exoplanet Mapped Using Hubble Telescope

Farthest-Ever Confirmed Galaxy Offers Glimpse Of Early Universe

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Farthest-Ever Confirmed Galaxy Offers Glimpse Of Early Universe Farthest-Ever Confirmed Galaxy Offers Glimpse Of Early Universe

By Francie Diep

What Will It Take To Find Life Elsewhere In The Universe?

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What Will It Take To Find Life Elsewhere In The Universe? What Will It Take To Find Life Elsewhere In The Universe?

By Lee Billings

The Sharpest Photos Of Space Ever

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The Sharpest Photos Of Space Ever The Sharpest Photos Of Space Ever

By Kelsey D. Atherton

True Color Of An Exoplanet Discovered For The First Time

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True Color Of An Exoplanet Discovered For The First Time True Color Of An Exoplanet Discovered For The First Time

By Francie Diep

How A Tool For Perfect Human Vision Grew From One Of NASA’s Greatest Blunders

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How A Tool For Perfect Human Vision Grew From One Of NASA’s Greatest Blunders How A Tool For Perfect Human Vision Grew From One Of NASA’s Greatest Blunders

By Rebecca Boyle

Kepler’s Hunt For Planets Outside Our Solar System: The Greatest Hits

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Kepler’s Hunt For Planets Outside Our Solar System: The Greatest Hits Kepler’s Hunt For Planets Outside Our Solar System: The Greatest Hits

By Rebecca Boyle

Fomalhaut B: The Mote in Sauron’s Eye

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Fomalhaut B: The Mote in Sauron’s Eye Fomalhaut B: The Mote in Sauron’s Eye

By Shaunacy Ferro

Billions And Billions: Our Galaxy Has At Least 100 Billion Planets, Of Which 17 Billion Are Earthlike

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Billions And Billions: Our Galaxy Has At Least 100 Billion Planets, Of Which 17 Billion Are Earthlike Billions And Billions: Our Galaxy Has At Least 100 Billion Planets, Of Which 17 Billion Are Earthlike

By Rebecca Boyle

Astronomers Spot Ancient Spiral Galaxy From an Era When Spirals Should Not Exist

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Astronomers Spot Ancient Spiral Galaxy From an Era When Spirals Should Not Exist Astronomers Spot Ancient Spiral Galaxy From an Era When Spirals Should Not Exist

By Rebecca Boyle

NASA Adopts Two Spare Spy Telescopes, Each Maybe More Powerful Than Hubble

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NASA Adopts Two Spare Spy Telescopes, Each Maybe More Powerful Than Hubble NASA Adopts Two Spare Spy Telescopes, Each Maybe More Powerful Than Hubble

By Rebecca Boyle

How The Last Transit of Venus in Our Lifetime Will Help Us Find Other Planets

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How The Last Transit of Venus in Our Lifetime Will Help Us Find Other Planets How The Last Transit of Venus in Our Lifetime Will Help Us Find Other Planets

By Rebecca Boyle

Q&A: How to Rate the Habitability of Other Planets

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Q&A: How to Rate the Habitability of Other Planets Q&A: How to Rate the Habitability of Other Planets

By Rebecca Boyle

How Comets In Distant Solar Systems Could Deliver Oceans to Exoplanets

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How Comets In Distant Solar Systems Could Deliver Oceans to Exoplanets How Comets In Distant Solar Systems Could Deliver Oceans to Exoplanets

By Rebecca Boyle

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Brand-New Supernova Spotted Within Hours, Will Be the Most-Studied Star Explosion Ever Brand-New Supernova Spotted Within Hours, Will Be the Most-Studied Star Explosion Ever

By Rebecca Boyle

How The World’s Most Powerful Visualization Lab Turns Hard Data Into Scientific Cinema

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How The World’s Most Powerful Visualization Lab Turns Hard Data Into Scientific Cinema How The World’s Most Powerful Visualization Lab Turns Hard Data Into Scientific Cinema

Video: NASA Planet Hunters Announce Smallest Exoplanet Ever Found, Just 560 Light Years Away

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Video: NASA Planet Hunters Announce Smallest Exoplanet Ever Found, Just 560 Light Years Away Video: NASA Planet Hunters Announce Smallest Exoplanet Ever Found, Just 560 Light Years Away

By Rebecca Boyle

Video: A 3-D Tour of All the Known Galaxies, In 90 Seconds

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Video: A 3-D Tour of All the Known Galaxies, In 90 Seconds Video: A 3-D Tour of All the Known Galaxies, In 90 Seconds

By Dan Nosowitz

Astronomers Make Extraordinarily Detailed Map of the Universe’s Dark Matter

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Astronomers Make Extraordinarily Detailed Map of the Universe’s Dark Matter Astronomers Make Extraordinarily Detailed Map of the Universe’s Dark Matter

By Rebecca Boyle

As the $5 Billion James Webb Telescope Goes, So Goes the Future of Space Science

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As the $5 Billion James Webb Telescope Goes, So Goes the Future of Space Science As the $5 Billion James Webb Telescope Goes, So Goes the Future of Space Science