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NASA Observatories Take an Unprecedented Look Into Superstar Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, the most luminous and massive stellar system within 10,000 light-years of Earth, is known for its surprising behavior, erupting twice in the 19th century for reasons scientists still don’t understand.
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Hubble Discovers That Milky Way Core Drives Wind at 2 Million Miles per Hour
At a time when our earliest human ancestors mastered walking upright the heart of our Milky Way galaxy underwent a titanic eruption, driving gases and other material outward at 2 million miles per hour.
We Still Have No Clue What Super-Earths Are Made Of
Despite discovering hundreds of exoplanets known as “super-Earths,” astronomers still don’t know what they’re made of.
Leading Astrophysicist Talks Obstacles, Expectations for Next Big Step in Space Observation
What’s it like to lead a NASA project that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe? John Mather shares his perspective with Epoch Times.
Wonders of Space in Photos: Mars Sand Dunes, Galaxies Colliding, Stars Exploding
It’s a beautiful universe ... take the tour.
