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Astronomy Picture of the Day helps solve supernova mystery
A powerful stellar explosion hundreds of years ago left behind this supernova remnant. Astronomers now believe they understand why the explosion took place.
January 13, 2012
The fate of an apple on Mars
What would happen to an apple left behind by a future astronaut on the surface of the dry, cold desert planet Mars?
January 12, 2012
Milky Way has 100 billion planets, astronomers say
Our Milky Way galaxy contains at least 100 billion planets. That’s according to new a statistical study released today (January 11, 2012).
January 11, 2012
Astronomers announce biggest, most distant galaxy clusters
Astronomers announced both the biggest and the most distant galaxy clusters to date.
January 10, 2012
Earthlike moons in habitable zones of double suns
Earthlike moons might exist in the habitable zones around double star systems, according to astronomers from the University of Texas at Arlington.
January 9, 2012
Large-scale map of dark matter reveals intricate cosmic web
These astronomers say this is the first direct glimpse at dark matter on large scales showing the cosmic web in all directions.
January 9, 2012
Look for alien artifacts on moon, says renowned scientist
If extra-terrestials visited the moon, they may have left tell-tale signs. It's worth a look, says a leading scientist, and won't cost much.
January 8, 2012
Space fans! Top 5 things to look forward to in 2012
EarthSky space blogger Laura Dattaro picks her top 5 most exciting things to look forward to in space science in 2012.
January 7, 2012
Lakes and storms on Saturn’s moon Titan explained
Saturn's moon Titan has an impenetrable methane atmosphere. Scientists explain mysteries of the "methane cycle" on Titan - a cousin to Earth's water cycle.
January 7, 2012
Final Orion spacecraft water landing test will happen January 6
The Orion crew capsule test conjures up memories of Apollo astronauts splashing down in the oceans in the '60s and '70s.
January 5, 2012
