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100 years ago, Edwin Hubble proved our Milky Way galaxy isn't alone
Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours — but he couldn't have done it without a little help.
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Most of the atoms in your body left the Milky Way on a 'cosmic conveyor belt' long before you were born, new study reveals
New research suggests that most of the atoms within the human body likely spent part of their lives drifting beyond the Milky ...
Got a telescope? Bid farewell to ESA's retiring Milky Way mapper
In the meantime, there remains a chance to glimpse Gaia through a small telescope before its final retirement. Uwe Lammers, ...
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Astronomers Capture First Clear Image of a Star Beyond Our Galaxy
Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first clear image of a star in another galaxy. This ...
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100 years ago, Edwin Hubble proved our Milky Way galaxy isn't alone
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Circa 1945: Astronomer Dr. Edwin Powell Hubble sitting in a chair at a desk reading a journal.
Cosmic Megastructure 32 Times Bigger Than The Milky Way Discovered
A radio telescope in South Africa has unearthed a giant galaxy—dubbed a "cosmic megastructure"—with plasma jets that measure ...
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Gaia's Farewell Gift Is The Best Milky Way Map We've Ever Seen
We can judge the value of any scientific endeavour based on how much of our knowledge it overturns or transforms.
Study Finds Your Body Is A Cosmic Wonderland Of Atoms From Beyond Our Galaxy
US and Canada-based scientists revealed in a recent study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters that up to 18% of ...
NASA Hubble's most detailed image reveals Andromeda galaxy's hidden history
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals stunning details about the Andromeda galaxy, shedding light on its complex evolution, ...