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When Rutgers theoretical astrophysicist Charles Keeton first saw an unusual picture shared by his colleague, he was intrigued ...

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At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

Explore the ultimate cosmic catastrophe. This video simulates the unimaginable energy, force, and consequences of two stars meeting in a catastrophic collision. A purely theoretical look at one of the ...

Dark energy —the term used to describe whatever is causing the universe to expand at an increasing rate—is one of the ...

The winners of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been revealed, showcasing a spectacular selection ...

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