An Astronomical Waltz Reveals a Sextuplet of Planets
An international collaboration between astronomers using the CHEOPS and TESS space satellites, including NCCR…
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James Webb: Telescope Reveals New Detail in Famous Supernova
It's like a celestial pearl necklace.
This is an image of a supernova - an exploded star - taken by the…
What Color Is the Sun?
One of my favorite things about science is how a very simple question can lead you down a rabbit hole. Here’s one…
Astronomers Detect A Star Devouring A Planet
A star nearing the end of its life swelled up and absorbed a Jupiter-size planet. In about 5 billion years,…
Planets on Parade: 5 Will Be Lined Up in Night Sky This Week
NEW YORK — Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury,…