Milky Way map indicating locations of Gaia BH1 and BH2

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Red Giant “Star Songs” Reveal Their Chaotic, Pasts

Astronomers have tuned in to the celestial “songs” of two red giant stars to reveal their hidden histories — including a case of stellar cannibalism.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot

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Newborn Jupiter Was Twice as Big As It Is Today

A new study of the motion of Jupiter’s moons has revealed that the king of planets, when it was young, was at least twice as large as it is today.

Nine-ringed galaxy

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The Nine-Ringed, Record-Breaking Bullseye Galaxy

Serendipity led to astronomers finding a galaxy surrounded by an unprecedented number of star-filled rings.

Euclid's five images

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Euclid’s Revolutionary New Images

The Euclid mission has released five new panoramas of celestial objects that are stunning in both their breadth and depth.

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