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China's FAST telescope releases largest neutral hydrogen catalog, surpassing US survey
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) has released the world's largest catalog of neutral hydrogen beyond the Milky Way. This new dataset, containing over 156,000 extragalactic sources, si…
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Milky Way consumed dwarf galaxy 11.8 billion years ago, new research shows
Astronomers have discovered evidence that the Milky Way galaxy consumed a smaller dwarf galaxy approximately 11.8 billion years ago. This event, occurring when the universe was very young, is the earliest known galactic…
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Moon, Venus, and Antares align; deep lunar eclipse nears
This week, stargazers can observe a waxing crescent moon aligning with Venus and the bright star Spica. Later in the week, the moon will appear near Antares, a star known for its reddish hue and resemblance to Mars. The…
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Chinese observatory detects universe's most powerful particle accelerator
A Chinese observatory has detected the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, originating from the Cygnus X-3 binary system. This discovery suggests that cosmic objects can accelerate particles to energies 30 time…
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August 12, 2026: Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
On August 12, 2026, skywatchers in North America and Europe can witness a partial solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The solar eclipse will be visible across much of eastern Canada and parts of the…
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Stargazers to witness Venus, Mars, and Milky Way this week
This week, stargazers can enjoy clear views of celestial events including Venus near Regulus on July 9th and the waning crescent moon alongside Mars before sunrise on July 11th. Earth reaches its aphelion on July 6th, m…
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July 2026 Skywatching: Venus, Moon, Meteors, and Milky Way
July 2026 promises a spectacular celestial display for skywatchers. The month will feature a prominent Venus shining brightly after sunset, a delicate crescent moon near Mars and the Pleiades before dawn, and the full B…
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Wendy Schmidt: Science's 300-year journey from Washington to AI
Wendy Schmidt reflects on scientific progress over the past three centuries, contrasting the limited understanding of George Washington's era with today's advanced capabilities. She highlights the acceleration of scient…
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Euclid telescope captures most detailed image of Milky Way center
The Euclid space telescope has captured an unprecedentedly detailed image of the Milky Way's center, revealing over 60 million stars. This "crowded heart" of our galaxy is showcased in stunning clarity, offering a new p…
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ESA's Euclid telescope captures largest-ever Milky Way image for exoplanet hunting
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new, highly detailed image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, showcasing 60 million stars. This image, captured by the Euclid space telescope, is not only visually stunning…
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Euclid telescope captures Milky Way's center, aiding NASA's upcoming mission
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has captured a detailed image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, offering a valuable preview for an upcoming NASA mission. This image will complement NASA's Nancy Grace Roman…
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Webb Telescope Identifies Milky Way's 'Bulge Fossil Fragment'
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a 'bulge fossil fragment' in the Milky Way, a celestial body named Terzan 5. This discovery challenges previous classifications of Terzan 5 as a globular …
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Astrophysics paper questions Milky Way disk formation history
A new astrophysics paper published on arXiv suggests that previous interpretations of the Milky Way's thick disk formation history may be flawed. Researchers found that using asteroseismic ages instead of spectroscopic …
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Milky Way Photographer of the Year reveals 2026 winners
The annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection has revealed its 2026 winners, featuring 25 images captured across 12 countries. This year's competition saw a record-breaking 6,500 submissions, highlighting a g…
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New study reshapes Milky Way thick disk formation history theories
A new astrophysics paper challenges previous interpretations of the Milky Way's thick disk formation history. Researchers found that using asteroseismic ages instead of spectroscopic ages significantly flattens the age-…
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Galactic archaeology research reveals stable but wrong inference limits
A new paper published on arXiv details a phenomenon in galactic archaeology where statistical inference can become 'stable but wrong.' Researchers found that in reconstructing the Milky Way's formation history using ste…