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Quipu, named after the Incan system of knotted cords used for recording information, spans an astonishing 1.3 billion ...

Researchers using the Event Horizon Telescope have significantly advanced our understanding of the supermassive black hole at the center of M87, revealing new details about its rotation and the ...

A recently discovered asteroid that has captured the attention of the astronomy community now has a slightly increased risk of affecting ...

Planets originate from protoplanetary disks, circulating disks of gas and dust that develop around young stars, a recent ...

While it is already dimming after a close encounter with the sun, Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) – also called the Great Comet of ...

Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first clear image of a star in another galaxy. This achievement showcases the immense advancements in space observation technology and ...

YR4, the asteroid has a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency.

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Paranal telescope operator Marcela Espinoza says it's essential for Chile to preserve 'the best skies in the world' so that other countries keep choosing the region to install their telescopes ...

Supermassive black holes can fuel their own growth by cooling and recycling gas, creating a continuous cycle of feeding and ...