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The invention and revolutionary stand of the hubble space telescope
Space is huge. It is estimated to be more than 23 trillion light years diameter wise. For context of its sheer size, think of a single light year...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 18:16hrs | 11 | by Staff writer
Amazing astronomical discoveries that changed our vision of space
Today, we might be living in a period that could eventually be called the beginning of space exploration era. One space company after another is working to make ...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 20:12hrs | 8 | by Staff writer
Earth-sized planet discovered in 'habitable zone'
Washington - The hunt for potential life in outer space has taken a step forward - an international team of researchers has discovered the first Earth-sized planet within the "habitable zone" of anot...Published: 19 Apr 2014 at 07:56hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Pluto's two smallest moons get official names
WASHINGTON - The two smallest known moons orbiting Pluto have been officially christened by the International Astronomical Union, which is in charge of approving celestial names, the U.S. nonprof...Published: 03 Jul 2013 at 15:35hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Meteoroid strikes moon, causing explosion visible on Earth
A meteoroid struck the surface of the moon recently, causing an explosion that was visible on Earth without the aid of a telescope, NASA reported Friday. But don't be alarmed if you didn't see it; it ...Published: 18 May 2013 at 08:57hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
New moon orbiting Pluto discovered
...Published: 13 Jul 2012 at 04:15hrs | | by NASA
Space may swarm with homeless planets: Research
Our galaxy may be teeming with homeless planets, wandering through space rather than orbiting a star, according to media reports Monday.The galaxy could hold a tremendous number of ââˆ...Published: 27 Feb 2012 at 21:53hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Scientists Study 'Galaxy Zoo' Using Google Maps and Thousands of Volunteers
The reddest galaxies with the largest central bulb show the largest bars -- gigantic central columns of stars and dark matter -- according to a scientific study that u...Published: 04 Nov 2011 at 07:44hrs | | by Galaxy Zoo
Astronomers discover nearest pair of supermassive black holes
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered the first pair of supermassive black holes in a spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way, NASA announced Wednesday.Approximately 160...Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 09:54hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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