Samantha Mathewson
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'New Year's Eve Comet' and More: Three Flybys Will Kick Off 2017 New Year
By Samantha Mathewson published
The "New Years' Eve Comet" that's been streaking across the sky this December isn't the only otherworldly visitor ringing in the New Year in Earth's neighborhood.

What Tangled Web: Galaxy's Messy 'Threads' Star in New Pic
By Samantha Mathewson published
A striking new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures an extremely detailed view of the galaxy NGC 4696 and the tangled, thread-like filaments stretching from its bright galactic core.

Bizarre Hexagon on Saturn Shines in Spectacular NASA Photo
By Samantha Mathewson published
A stunning new photo of Saturn's north pole spotlights the planet's bizarre hexagon-shaped vortex and beautiful bands of swirling winds.

Milky Way's 'Blowout Bash' May Explain Galaxy's Missing Mass
By Samantha Mathewson published

3 for 1: Space Station Eyes Hurricanes Lester, Madeline and Gaston
By Samantha Mathewson published

Stellar Desert: Central Milky Way Lacks Young Stars
By Samantha Mathewson published
A vast tract of space near the center of the Milky Way — in an area called the inner disk — is completely devoid of young stars, new research shows.
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