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A Dark Matter-less Galaxy, Explained (Maybe)
8 Dec 2020 at 9:24amAn international team of astronomers has explained the lack of dark matter in a distant dwarf galaxy — another galaxy stole it.
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Read more...A Banner Year for the Geminid Meteor Shower
7 Dec 2020 at 11:39amWith no Moon to brighten the night, this year's rich Geminid meteor shower should be one of the best ever. Find a spot away from city lights, dress warmly, and don't forget the hot chocolate.
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Read more...Hayabusa 2 Returns Sample of Asteroid Ryugu to Earth
7 Dec 2020 at 10:56amThe predawn operation to recover the Hayabusa 2 sample-return capsule in the Australian Outback was a success.
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Read more...Gaia Makes Most Accurate 3D Map of the Milky Way Yet
3 Dec 2020 at 12:39pmAstronomers have released a new, extremely detailed three-dimensional census of our Milky Way galaxy.
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Read more...China's Chang'e 5 Collects Samples, Departs from the Moon
3 Dec 2020 at 11:26amChina's Chang’e-5 ascent vehicle has departed Oceanus Procellarum with pieces of lunar soil after a lightning-quick sample collection.
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Read more...The Decline of the Youngest Planetary Nebula
3 Dec 2020 at 9:22amThe youngest planetary nebula ever found is already fading, shedding light on its star's evolution.
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Read more...The Arecibo Telescope Has Collapsed [Video]
1 Dec 2020 at 1:25pmThe Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed less than two weeks after officials announced it was too dangerous to attempt repairs.
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Read more...China Lands Ambitious Sample-Return Mission on the Moon
1 Dec 2020 at 10:30amThe aim of China's Chang'e 5 mission is to return samples of lunar soil to Earth by the end of 2020.
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Read more...December 2020: A Busy Month
1 Dec 2020 at 6:00amStep outside after sunset this month to spot Jupiter and Saturn's dramatic pairing, 2020's best meteor shower, and more!
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The Eventual Fate of Our Solar System
30 Nov 2020 at 12:45pmHave you ever wondered about the future of our solar system? Astronomers have predicted the effect of the Sun's expansion on its planets.
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