Hubble tracks down a 'blue lurker' among stars
Our sun is a lonely star. At least half the stars in our galaxy have binary companions. This was nicely illustrated in the ...
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What Are Pole Stars And Do All Planets Have Them?
So, on Earth, the North Star is our pole star and it has been extremely useful for people living here for millennia. This ...
Image: Hubble captures young stars changing their environments
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image peers into the dusty recesses of the nearest massive star-forming region to Earth, ...
Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment
These are the planets that will be visible with the naked eye. A rare parade of planets will light up the night sky ...
Sonia O’Sullivan: Relay pool an open door for young Irish athletes hoping to make a splash
The medal-winning success of the Irish relay mixed and women’s squads in 2024, at the World relays and the European ...
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This tiny galaxy is answering some big questions
Leo P, a small galaxy and a distant neighbor of the Milky Way, is lighting the way for astronomers to better understand star formation and how a galaxy grows. Scientists have reported finding that Leo ...
Why The Glowing Golden ‘Star’ In The Sky Is Getting Brighter This Week
Mars shines brightly this week as it reaches opposition, appearing golden-red in the sky near Jupiter. Look for it in the ...
Tour Down Under tried to lure cycling star Pogacar
Tour Down Under race director Stuart O'Grady tried for 18 months to lure cycling great Tadej Pogacar to the event's 25-year ...