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N obody does it better than supermassive black hole J2245+3743. It is a bright, active galactic nucleus (AGN), with a mass ...

Astronomers observe Type II supernova SN 2024bch behaving differently, with energy from Bowen fluorescence rather than ejecta interaction, challenging models of stellar death and high-energy neutrino ...

A piece of a comet decided to take a fatal dive into the Earth’s atmosphere, causing a bright flash and explosion tens of ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Supernovae remnants are visible in the top left of this 1999 image ...

Paul Hertz, who has been director of NASA's astrophysics division since early 2012, said June 7 he will step down by the end of the year. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky WASHINGTON — Paul Hertz, who has led ...

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Large UV/Optical/IR Surveyor (LUVOIR) is one of four concepts for a flagship-class mission currently being studied for potential inclusion in the 2020 astrophysics decadal survey. Credit: NASA ...

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