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A supernova

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We have spotted a new kind of supernova triggered by cosmic collisions

When a neutron star or a black hole ploughs through a massive star, it can force the star to explode in a type of supernova that has now been observed for the first time

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Now is the perfect time to spot Neptune and Uranus

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Now is the perfect time to spot Neptune and Uranus

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Why it is so important to protect access to the dark night sky

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Why it is so important to protect access to the dark night sky

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How to watch the spectacular Perseids meteor shower

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How to watch the spectacular Perseids meteor shower

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crab nebula

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Crab nebula blasted out some of highest-energy gamma rays ever seen

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How to spot the Milky Way in the night sky

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How to spot the Milky Way in the night sky

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The hunt for extraterrestrial life is about to enter a new era

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The hunt for extraterrestrial life is about to enter a new era

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supernova remnant

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Rare supernova could help us understand the Milky Way’s ancient halo

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NASA image captures powerful energy at the heart of the Milky Way

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NASA image captures powerful energy at the heart of the Milky Way

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The summer triangle is now visible in the sky – here's how to spot it

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The summer triangle is now visible in the sky – here's how to spot it

The summer triangle is a beautiful pattern of stars, and this year Saturn and Jupiter will be lurking nearby. Wherever you are, Abigail Beall has top tips for locating it

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Thousands of mysterious radio signals blast through the universe daily

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Partial solar eclipse will be visible in the UK and Ireland on 10 June

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Frank Kameny: Google doodle honours astronomer and gay rights activist

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Star cluster lurking in the shadows may help explain galactic mystery

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