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The Iris Nebula is a dust cloud about 1,180 light years away, reflecting the light from a nearby blue star. Credit: Adam Block/Steward Observatory/University of Arizona
A cosmic blue iris nebula blooms among the brown dust
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The feathery, dusty, and spectacular tail of Comet McNaught
Phil Plait
Jan 10, 2019
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Comet McNaught seen from the Paranal observatory in Chile in 2007. Credit: ESO/Sebastian Deiries
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Development: Warner's Willy Wonka movie designated as prequel; Netflix dives with Jacob and the Sea Beast; more
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Nov 5, 2018
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Vacuuming up the dust — and sterilizing a planet — around Proxima Centauri
Phil Plait
Feb 27, 2018
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Artwork depicting a flare from a low-mass star. Credit: Casey Reed/ NASA
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Tabby’s Star: Sorry, folks, but it *really* isn't aliens
Phil Plait
Jan 3, 2018
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Artwork of a debris ring around a star. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle (SSC)
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I'm not saying it's aliens... because it's more likely a dust ring around Tabby's Star causing it to act weird
Phil Plait
Oct 5, 2017
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Artwork depicting a ring of dust around Tabby's Star. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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