One of the telltale signs of a dying star is its tendency to pulsate. This behavior has been seen in…
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Air Force launches rocket carrying a Navy satellite aloft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Navy communications satellite is bound for orbit. The Air Force launched an unmanned Atlas V…
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Best time to see Perseid meteor shower: now
Every August, just when many people go vacationing in the country where skies are dark, the best-known meteor shower makes…
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Russia launches animals into space on one-month journey
An intrepid critter crew of geckos, mice and gerbils and other animals launched into orbit Friday (April 19) to begin…
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Alien planet may lurk near failed stars
Astronomers have spotted signs of a possible exoplanet in a nearby system of twin failed stars. If confirmed, the alien…
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Artist makes portraits from Hubble telescope photos
We’re full of stars! Some people believe they’re nothing more than flesh and blood, overlooking the majestic, miraculous awe of…
Read MoreAstronomers discover most ‘habitable,’ Earth-like planet yet
LOS ANGELES – Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected — a distant, rocky…
Read MoreSun, Mars, Earth to align in rare cosmic event and more in April’s night sky
Planets abound in the night sky this month. Three planets are accessible during convenient evening hours, while a fourth —…
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