Astronomy

Stunning Photos Capture Planets In Rare Alignment

Venus, Mars and Jupiter won't be visible together again for another six years.
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This Physicist Says Dark Matter May Have Killed Off The Dinosaurs

We can't see it or feel it. But as Lisa Randall says, dark matter may explain a lot about our universe--including the dinos' demise.
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The Largest Photo Of Space Is So Huge, We Can't Even Show It To You

At 46 billion pixels, you have to use an interactive online tool just to view it.
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Astronomers Spy Two Stars 'Smooching' Each Other To Death

The newly discovered stars could either merge together or die in supernova explosions, leaving behind black holes.
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Here's How To Watch The Orionid Meteor Shower This Week

This beautiful light show appears every year thanks to Halley’s Comet.
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Now We Know What A Black Hole 'Sounds' Like

As they snack on anything and everything around them, the feeding sessions can get pretty "noisy."
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Hawaii's Attempt To Control Telescope Protesters Is Invalid: Court

Construction of the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope has been on hold since April as a result of the protests.
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Here's How To Watch The Draconid Meteor Shower

A new moon will create near-ideal viewing conditions on Oct. 8 and 9.
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Sunday Night's Supermoon Was Incredible — But Deadly For These Animals

By Christina M. Russo, The Dodo

Watch The Supermoon Eclipse Livestream Or Regret It For 18 Years

Don't miss the show
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