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First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden structure as long as the Milky Way trailing behind a nearby galaxy — Space photo of the week

First-light images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have revealed a 163,000-light-year stream of stars emanating from the M61 galaxy, suggesting a violent past.

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Despite heavy light pollution, this Nikon D780 and Tamron 24-70mm photo captures the Milky Way in astonishing detail

Michael Steven Harris earned People's Choice at the British Photography Awards for this stacked, long-exposure image

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Unprecedented radio view of the Milky Way took over 40,000 hours to construct — Space photo of the week

Created using data from two extensive surveys, this spectacular radio image of the galactic plane of the Milky Way provides valuable insights into the birth and death of stars.

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JWST makes 1st-ever detection of complex organic molecules around star in galaxy beyond our Milky Way

The molecules are building blocks of the chemical precursors of things such as RNA.

Space

The Milky Way arcs over the Very Large Telescope | Space photo of the day for Nov. 5, 2025

Under the untouched darkness of Chile's Atacama Desert, the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope stands beneath an arching Milky Way.

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Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2025

A new panorama from the Rubin Observatory captures the Milky Way in vivid detail.

Space

Astronomers capture vast cosmic bat spreading its wings in time for Halloween (photo)

The European Southern Observatory captured a nebula bat during a survey of the Milky Way's galactic plane.

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Explore the Milky Way like never before in this stunning new color map (image)

Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling, interactive cosmic panorama with unprecedented detail.

Space

Enormous black hole unexpectedly found in tiny galaxy

An unexpected monster black hole was found hiding inside one of the Milky Way’s tiniest neighbors, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about how small galaxies hold themselves together.

Space

12-Billion-Year Journey: Astronomers Trace Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Across Time

Astronomers have traced the 12-billion-year journey of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, believed to be the oldest comet ever observed, revealing clues about the Milky Way's early formation.

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Milky Way dazzles over Vera Rubin Observatory | Space photo of the day for Oct. 24, 2025

Perched high in Chile's Andes, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory sees a breathtaking view of the Milky Way's southern arc.

Space

A faint glow in the Milky Way could be a dark matter footprint

The century-old mystery of dark matter — the invisible glue thought to hold galaxies together — just got a modern clue.

Space

Mysterious glow at the Milky Way's center could reshape a major cosmic theory

A mysterious glow at the center of the Milky Way has puzzled astronomers for more than a decade. New research offers an explanation that could also reshape what we know about dark matter.

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What is Dark Matter? Scientists Debate On Existence Of Space Substance As The Milky Way Galaxy Emits Mysterious 'Gamma Ray Glow'

A mysterious gamma-ray glow from the Milky Way's center has reignited debate over dark matter, as scientists weigh whether it stems from pulsars or unseen particles.

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Interstellar Comet 3i Atlas Size, Shape And Speed Speculated As Alien Aircraft? Scientists Admit Heavenly Body From 'Mysterious' Part Of The Milky Way

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, with its massive size, record speed, and mysterious Milky Way origin, has scientists like Avi Loeb speculating if it's alien technology

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may come from the mysterious frontier of the early Milky Way, new study hints

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS does not come from our corner of the Milky Way, and may be a time capsule of the early galaxy, new research into its trajectory hints.

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Science history: Edwin Hubble uncovers the vastness of the universe with discovery of 'standard candle' — Oct. 5, 1923

On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star, dubbed M31-V1, was key to showing that the universe extended far beyond the borders of the Milky Way.

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A 'Great Wave' is rippling through our galaxy, pushing thousands of stars out of place

A giant 'wave' is rippling through the Milky Way, pushing thousands of stars across the galaxy, and scientists don't know what triggered it.

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Stars that brush past black holes live longer, stranger lives after their close encounters with death

A new study shows survivor stars can live billions of years longer than normal, carrying chemical fingerprints of their violent encounters with the Milky Way's black hole.

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals thick cosmic dust of Sagittarius B2, the most enormous star-forming cloud in the Milky Way — Space photo of the week

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered dazzling newborn stars and thick cosmic dust in Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way's most enormous star-forming cloud.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope peers deep into the heart of star formation in our Milky Way galaxy

The star-forming region called Sagittarius B2 contains half of the galactic center's stars, yet only 10% of the gas.

Space

Zoom through the Milky Way's stellar nurseries in this super-detailed 3D map (video)

Astronomers have unveiled the most detailed 3D map ever made of stellar nurseries in our Milky Way galaxy.

Space

Don't miss the beautiful summer Milky Way next week as the new moon goes dark on Sept. 21

The moon is near new phase this week, and clearer skies and cooler overnight temperatures means that this is also an optimum week to check out the beautiful summer Milky Way.

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Tiny crystals in Earth’s crust have captured the movement of the Milky Way’s spiral arms

When most of us think about what shaped our planet, we probably picture volcanoes, earthquakes, and huge continents slowly drifting apart (or back together again) over millions or billions of years. We also know meteorite impacts were important; our crater-packed Moon is clear evidence of that.

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Interstellar visitors like comet 3I/ATLAS are the most common objects in the Milky Way: 'There's almost always one within the solar system'

Astronomers say that mysterious interstellar visitors like 'Oumuamua and 3I/ATLAS are the most common large bodies in the Milky Way — and our best chance to study other planetary systems.

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