Outback Winton hopes becoming a Dark Sky Community will boost tourism
Would people travel to see the Milky Way like they do for the Great Barrier Reef? This tiny town thinks dark sky tourism is ...
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February skies of the Gulf Coast
Just east of Betelgeuse is the fine binocular cluster NGC 2244. But the much fainter Rosette Nebula that lies around the cluster shows up nicely in this fine photo of it by EAAA member James Schultz.
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This Tiny But Mighty State Park In Washington Is Too Beautiful To Keep Secret
Jarrell Cove State Park in Shelton, Washington, may be one of the state’s lesser-known destinations, but its incredible scenery and outdoor adventures make it a must-visit spot! Nestled in the heart ...
Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know
Conflicting distance measurements have added to the uncertainty. One data source places one object at 6,500 light years away, ...
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The Fascinating State Park In Pennsylvania You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Trough Creek State Park: the hidden gem of Pennsylvania that’s about to become your new favorite outdoor destination. Whether you’re a hardcore hiker, a casual nature lover, or just someone who ...
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Astronomers Uncover Enormous Galaxy 32 Times Larger Than the Milky Way—And It’s Breaking All the Rules
A South African telescope has identified a colossal galaxy stretching 3.3 million light-years, over 32 times the size of the ...
One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, Edwin Hubble settled astronomy's 'Great Debate'
A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the ...
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Astronomers spot a giant radio galaxy 32 times the size of the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a giant radio galaxy with plasma jets stretching an incredible 3.3 million light-years—32 times ...
ESA’s Gaia Spacecraft Wraps Up Revolutionary Milky Way Mapping Mission
ESA’s decade-long Milky Way Gaia mapping mission still has tons of data to release over the next few years. Expect surprises.
South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s
The MeerKAT telescope is located in the Karoo region of South Africa, is made up of 64 radio dishes and is operated and ...
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The Andromeda galaxy is finally viewed in all its glory, thanks to the help of UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz astronomers
The Hubble Space Telescope completes a high-resolution portrait of our galaxy's gorgeous neighbor, which will help scientists better understand our Milky Way.