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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots galaxy churning out stars in overtimeThe James Webb Space Telescope peers into NGC 4449, a small galaxy showing explosive star formation that astronomers can't quite explain.
By Jamie Carter Published
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James Webb telescope sees 'birth' of 3 of the universe's earliest galaxies in world-1st observationsThe James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted the birth of some of the earliest galaxies in the universe for the first time ever, new research hints.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Space photo of the week: Hubble spots a twisted 'train-wreck' galaxy that may hide a cosmic illusionThe Hubble Space Telescope's stunning image of the dusty 'train-wreck' galaxy NGC 4753 reveals what may be one of the greatest optical illusions in the nearby universe.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Some of the oldest stars in the universe found hiding near the Milky Way's edge — and they may not be aloneAstronomers reanalyzed the chemical composition of three stars in the Milky Way's halo and found that they are between 12 and 13 billion years old. They may have also been stolen from other galaxies.
By Harry Baker Published
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Space photo of the week: 'God's Hand' leaves astronomers scratching their headsA new space photo captures "God's Hand", a cometary globule in the Gum Nebula, where stars are being born.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Cosmic 'superbubbles' might be throwing entire galaxies into chaos, theoretical study hintsWhen there are multiple supernovas in the same galaxy, they can leave enormous voids that tamper with the balance between dark matter and regular matter. Over time, this can throw entire galaxies into chaos.
By Paul Sutter Published
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Black hole 'traffic jams' are forcing cosmic monsters to collide, new study findsSupermassive black holes may create conditions akin to "cosmic intersections with failed traffic lights" that make collisions between smaller stellar-mass black holes inevitable.
By Robert Lea Published
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Enormous explosion in 'Cigar Galaxy' reveals rare type of star never seen beyond the Milky WayAn incredibly brief, ultrabright explosion has led astronomers to a newfound magnetic star outside the Milky Way, which could be the first of many extragalactic magnetars, according to new research.
By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope reveals surprising starburst in ancient galaxyNew infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope unveil a galaxy far, far away that's creating new stars.
By Jamie Carter Published
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