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The Very Large Array finds unexpected “storm” at galaxy’s core
Astronomers using the National Science Foundation's Very Large Array (VLA) found surprisingly energetic activity in what they otherwise considered a "boring" galaxy, and their discovery provides important insight on how supermassive black holes can have a catastrophic effect on the galaxies in which they reside. "It appears that a supermassive black hole is explosively heating and blasting around the gas in this galaxy and, as a result, is transforming it from an actively star-forming galaxy into one devoid of gas that can no longer form stars," said Chris Harrison from the Center for Extragalactic Astronomy at Durham University in the United Kingdom. Read more. |
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Mystery Mars plume baffles scientists
The plumes were seen rising to altitudes of over 155 miles (250 kilometers) above the same region of Mars on two occasions. Read more. |
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Astronomy: Chuck Braasch and Roen Kelly
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To celebrate the magazine's 500th issue, the editors ofAstronomy have dedicated 52 pages to what they think are the 500 coolest things about space. From historical milestones to recent discoveries, from objects here in our solar system to those at the far reaches of the universe, from manned spaceflight to robotic explorers, this special issue covers it all.
Readers also can share which of the 500 is their favorite anecdote for a chance to win a Celestron telescope with the Coolest Space Facts Contest. Learn more. |
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Editor David J. Eicher shares highlights from the March issue. Watch now. |
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Observing podcast: Open cluster NGC 2421, open cluster NGC 2477, and emission nebula Sharples 2-311, by Michael E. Bakich, senior editor Dave’s Universe: A visit to Meteorite Man Geoff Notkin's secret lair, by David J. Eicher, editor Blogs from the Local Group: Talking about the eclipse in Tucson, by Michael E. Bakich, senior editor Star Clusters Gallery: M52 and the Bubble Nebula -- Jaspal Chadha captured this image August 31, 2014, from London. NEW Video: The Real Reality Show: Could you Really Travel Through a Black Hole? with David J. Eicher, editor NEW Superstars of Astronomy: Garik Israelian: From Stars to the Starmus Festival, with David J. Eicher, editor The Sky this Week: A daily digest of upcoming celestial events, by Richard Talcott, senior editor The Sky this Month: Jupiter shines brilliantly
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