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Astronomers discover enormous 'cavity' in the Milky Way being masked by a cosmic illusion
By Brandon Specktor published
Astronomers discover that two large clouds of gas in the Taurus and Perseus constellations are separated by a 500 light-year-long 'cavity', thanks to an ancient supernova.
Nearly 900 years ago, astronomers spotted a strange, bright light in the sky. We finally know what caused it.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
In the 12th century, Chinese and Japanese astronomers spotted a supernova in the sky shining as brightly as Saturn.
Our Milky Way galaxy isn't very well mixed, study suggests
By Meghan Bartels published
Our galaxy isn't as thoroughly mixed as scientists sometimes assume, according to a new study.
Strange, repeating radio signal near the center of the Milky Way has scientists stumped
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists detected a repeating radio signal near the center of the Milky Way, and it's unlike anything else they've ever studied.
Mysterious object called 'The Accident' has been careening through the Milky Way for 10 billion years
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists analyzed a rare brown dwarf named 'The Accident' and found that it is an exceptionally old, ultra-cold failed star unlike any other.
Mystery object in space could be a new arm of the Milky Way
By Adam Mann published
A telescope in China has mapped out what may be a totally new arm of our home galaxy.
Milky Way has a 3,000-light-year-long splinter in its arm, and astronomers don't know why
By Brandon Specktor published
Astronomers discovered a 3,000-light-year-long 'break' in the Milky Way's Sagittarius spiral arm, jutting out at a wild angle.
Runaway star caught streaking across Milky Way at 2 million mph ... in the wrong direction
By Charlie Wood published
Astronomers say a weird star careening through the Milky Way could have survived the explosive powers of a supernova.
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