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A distant black hole powers a colossal galactic fountain
Phil Plait
Nov 29, 2018
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Composite image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2597 showing X-rays from background hot gas (purple), radio waves from cold gas falling toward the center (yellow), and warm hydrogen gas (red).
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Hey, we were right! Planets found around the baby star HD 163296
Phil Plait
Oct 17, 2018
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Artist concept of three still-forming planets orbiting the young star HD 163296. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; S. Dagnello
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A glimpse of oxygen at the edge of space reveals stars born just after the Universe itself
Phil Plait
May 17, 2018
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The galaxy cluster MACSJ1149.5+223 lies in the foreground and magnifies the image of the much more distant JD1, a galaxy 13.3 billion light years away. Inset is the observation of oxygen from the galaxy.
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Orion's filaments of star birth
Phil Plait
Mar 23, 2018
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Cold gas and dust in Orion form filaments with bundles of individual “fibers” about a light year long. The four bright stars (left) are the Trapezium, the center of the famous Orion Nebula. ​​​​​​​Credit: ESO/H. Drass/ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/A. Hacar
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A nearby star walks over the Sun's grave
Phil Plait
Jan 16, 2018
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In visible light, it’s easy to see why W Hydrae is a red giant. Credit: Digitized Sky Survey
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