Astronomy

Jupiter has more oxygen than the Sun, new study finds

Jupiter has more oxygen than the Sun, new study finds
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The mystery behind 'little red dots' discovered by James Webb Telescope has finally been solved
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Deep-sea magma oceans may guard life on super-Earths from cosmic rays, new study finds
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Jupiter has more oxygen than the Sun, new study finds
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Skywatching

This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way

This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way
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Where is comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)? Current location and coordinates
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Auroras may be visible across 15 states tonight as solar activity triggers geomagnetic storm watch
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Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe

Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe
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Ancient Pablo's galaxy starved to death as its own black hole cut off supplies

Ancient Pablo's galaxy starved to death as its own black hole cut off supplies
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Scientists surveyed over 8,000 galaxies—the increasing number of active black holes baffled them

Scientists surveyed over 8,000 galaxies—the increasing number of active black holes baffled them
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Four baby planets reveal the cosmic recipe behind super-Earths and sub-Neptunes

Four baby planets reveal the cosmic recipe behind super-Earths and sub-Neptunes
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Astronomers find the earliest, hottest galaxy cluster that should not exist: 'Too strong to be real'

Astronomers find the earliest, hottest galaxy cluster that should not exist: 'Too strong to be real'
Jan 8, 2026
NASA's JWST reveals ancient monster stars that could be the ancestors of black holes

NASA's JWST reveals ancient monster stars that could be the ancestors of black holes
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Today's Moon Phase

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
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Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe

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This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way
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NASA’s Carruthers Observatory, designed to study Earth's geocorona, reaches targeted 'halo orbit'
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Constellation

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
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Don't miss the rare conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12

Don't miss the rare conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12
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All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky
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SPACEFLIGHT

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Instruments

NASA's mission to bring back Mars sample halts in its tracks

NASA's mission to bring back Mars sample halts in its tracks
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NASA and Department of Energy announce collaboration to develop lunar nuclear reactor
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