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From: Di (amina046)
Nov-20
Astronomers discover new 'fossil galaxy' buried deep within the Milky Way
Scientists working with data from the Sloan Digital Sky Surveys' Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE) have discovered a "fossil galaxy" hidden in the depths of our own Milky Way.
Read more from phys.orgFrom: Di (amina046)
Nov-22
Eye candy!
We're About to Witness a Super-Rare Planetary Alignment Not Seen in 800 Years
Star-gazers are in for a treat over Christmas, as Jupiter and Saturn will get closer to each other in Earth's night sky than they have been for nearly 800 years. Set up your telescope, hope for a clear night, and get ready.
Read more from ScienceAlertFrom: Di (amina046)
Nov-24
9th planet discovered? Researchers find evidence of 'lost planet' in the solar system
Though researchers continue to hunt for the mysterious Planet 9, experts have discovered evidence that another planet, residing between Uranus and Saturn, "escaped" billions of years ago.
Read more from Fox NewsFrom: Di (amina046)
Dec-1
Astronomers Just Mapped 1 Million Previously Unknown Galaxies, And You Can Take a Tour
Astronomers have mapped about a million previously undiscovered galaxies beyond the Milky Way, in the most detailed survey of the southern sky ever carried out using radio waves.
Read more from ScienceAlertFrom: Di (amina046)
Dec-2
The Sun Is Experiencing a Second Fusion
It's just going through some changes.
Read more from Popular MechanicsFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Dec-11
'Beautiful long trails across the sky': This year's Geminids are set to be a cracker
The annual Geminids meteor shower peaks in the early hours of Monday morning, so set your clock if you want to brighten up the end of your year.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jan-2
Constellations and galaxies galore grace the January night sky
This is a big month for stargazers, especially if you're heading bush for the holidays. We asked five astronomers and astrophotographers to highlight what to look for.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: el gringo (ramseylurker)
Jan-6
The Earth is spinning faster now than at any time in the past half century
A 'negative leap second' may be needed so atomic clocks can align correctly with the turning world
Read more from The Telegraph