Telescopes

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  Scientists Challenge Black Hole Theory, Say Dark Matter Core May Lie At Centre Of Milky Way

  Lead author Valentina Crespi explained that this dense dark matter core could bend light so strongly that it creates a dark region in the centre.

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  Hubble Space Telescope Tracks 25 Years Of Expansion In Crab Nebula

  The recent observations have helped the scientists to track the growth of the Crab Nebula by comparing images taken decades apart.

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  Odds Of Finding Alien Life Are "Pretty High", Says NASA Chief

  Researchers have said that the next-generation telescopes and AI-driven data analysis will aid in detecting biosignatures.

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  Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 Asteroids Within Weeks of Imaging

  The Vera Rubin Observatory has discovered over 11,000 new asteroids within weeks of early observations. The findings highlight its ability to rapidly map the solar system and improve tracking of near-Earth objects for planetary defence.

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  NASA Detects Comet That Slowed Down And Began Spinning In The Opposite Direction

  Scientists believe it originated in the Kuiper Belt. Later, due to Jupiter's gravitational influence, it settled into its current orbit.

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  Hubble Telescope Captures Comet Reversing Its Rotation for the First Time

  Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers observed Comet 41P slow, stop, and reverse its spin due to gas jets. The rare phenomenon could mark the beginning of the comet’s breakup as it nears the end of its life.

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  Scientists Identify 45 Earth-Like Planets Beyond Our Solar System

  Using data from Gaia mission and NASA Exoplanet Archive, scientists identified 45 rocky planets in habitable zones. These worlds, including TRAPPIST-1 e and Proxima b, are prime targets in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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  A Spacecraft Is Falling Towards Earth. Here's How NASA Trying To Save It

  The rescue mission is a high-risk, high-reward endeavour, aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris

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  Astronomers Capture Two Giant Planets Forming Around Young Star WISPIT 2

  Astronomers have directly imaged two giant planets forming around the young star WISPIT 2. The system, just 5.4 million years old, shows rings, gaps, and active planet formation, offering a rare real-time glimpse into how solar systems like ours are born.

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  NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures Rare Real-Time Breakup Of Comet K1

  Co-investigator Noonan noted that Hubble had never before observed a disintegrating comet at such close proximity to the actual moment of fragmentation.