galaxies

Scientists Just 'Weighed' The Milky Way, Dark Matter And All

The vast majority of our galaxy is undetectable, but that didn't stop these researchers from devising a novel way to measure it.
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Astronomers Spy Elusive Dwarf Galaxy Orbiting Our Milky Way

It's the fourth largest circling our Milky Way, astronomers say.
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Zoom Into The Mesmerizing Heart Of Our Own Milky Way Galaxy

Stunning video takes us into the center of the galaxy, which is packed with stars.
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This Is What It Looks Like When A Star Explodes

KABOOM!
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A Giant Gas Cloud Is Coming Toward Us At 700,000 Miles Per Hour

We only have 30 million years until it plows into the Milky Way.
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This Is What It Looks Like When 2 Galaxies Collide

A spectacular new Hubble photo captures the event.
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This Breathtaking Photo Shows Two Galaxies Merging Together

The Hubble Space Telescope captured the spectacular sight.
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Super-Colossal Space Tail Is Way Bigger Than The Milky Way

Astronomers say the ribbon-like structure is more than twice as long as our home galaxy is wide.
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Here's How Scientists Can Determine The Age Of A Galaxy

A novel technique involves counting stars' twinkles.
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Check Out One Of Our Galactic Neighbors - The Sculptor Dwarf

This elusive galaxy sits only 280,000 light-years from Earth.
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