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James Webb telescope snaps mesmerizing image of Cartwheel Galaxy
By Patrick Pester last updated
The Cartwheel Galaxy shines in never-before-seen detail in the latest James Webb Space Telescope composite image, revealing a violent past.
James Webb telescope reaches 'perfect' alignment ahead of debut science images
By Brandon Specktor published
The James Webb Space Telescope's four science instruments are 'perfectly aligned' and ready to begin observations this summer, NASA said in a news conference.
Astronomers may have spotted an 'invisible' black hole for the first time
By Adam McMaster, Andrew Norton published
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers think they have discovered a black hole which is completely invisible for the first time.
Hubble Space Telescope hits record-breaking 1 billion seconds in the final frontier
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has reached a major milestone: one billion seconds in the final frontier.
James Webb Space Telescope vs. Hubble: How will their images compare?
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently poised to launch and become the most powerful telescope in space. But how will its photos compare to Hubble's?
Hubble telescope captures stunning image of the star-forming Prawn Nebula
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Prawn Nebula floating through deep space.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is not only shrinking. Its winds are also speeding up.
By Elizabeth Howell published
A decade of Jovian storm-chasing paid off for the Hubble Space Telescope.
Scientists pinpoint age of molten 'Einstein ring'
By Elizabeth Howell published
New science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light.
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