Astronomy

James Webb Telescope's new map is strong proof that there would be no life without dark matter

James Webb Telescope's new map is strong proof that there would be no life without dark matter
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New study shows how Jupiter's moon Europa gets life-supporting nutrients for its ocean
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals
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Skywatching

Moon phase today and what it means for skywatchers

Moon phase today and what it means for skywatchers
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This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way
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Deep Sky Objects

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals
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Supermassive black hole from early universe stuns scientists with rapid growth and extreme brightness

Supermassive black hole from early universe stuns scientists with rapid growth and extreme brightness
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South Pole Telescope detects unexpected intense stellar flares in the heart of the Milky Way

South Pole Telescope detects unexpected intense stellar flares in the heart of the Milky Way
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Hubble Space Telescope captures powerful stellar explosion lighting up nearby clouds

Hubble Space Telescope captures powerful stellar explosion lighting up nearby clouds
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Astronomers observe a black hole coming back to life after 100 million years of silence

Astronomers observe a black hole coming back to life after 100 million years of silence
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Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe

Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe
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Today's Moon Phase

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city
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Constellation

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The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
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Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
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Instruments

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As NASA attempts to reestablish contact with MAVEN, here's a look back at the spacecraft's key achievements
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