observational astronomy
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Astronomers Spot X-Rays Coming From Uranus
Composite image of Uranus, composed of an X-ray image taken by Chandra (shown in pink) and an optical image taken…
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Having Lost Its Original Atmosphere, This Freaky Planet Is Now Growing a New One
Artist’s depiction of exoplanet GJ 1132 b,Image: NASA/ESA/R. Hurt (IPAC/Caltech) Who says you can’t lose your atmosphere to a nearby…
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Cleanup Costs at the Damaged Arecibo Observatory Could Reach $50 Million
Damage at the dish following the collapse of the 900-ton instrument platform.Image: Ricardo Arduengo/AFP (Getty Images) A new estimate suggests…
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