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M31 M110, Elliptical Galaxy, satellite of Andromeda Galaxy.
Hear about the prediction of the Milky Way colliding with the Andromeda galaxy, which might happen in about four billion years
Andromeda Galaxy Andromeda Galaxy Star cluster G1 (Mayall II) in the Andromeda Galaxy, as observed by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Learn about galaxy clusters, superclusters, and the Local Group
How the big-bang theory was developed
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Solar system illustration. (Sun; planets)
A Model of the Cosmos
Galaxy clusters like Abell 2744 can act as a natural cosmic lens, magnifying light from more distant, background objects through gravity. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may be able to detect light from the first stars in the universe if they are gravitationally lensed by such clusters. (astronomy, space exploration, galaxies)
How Fast Is the Universe Expanding?
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) new star formation. Satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This galaxy is scattered with glowing nebulae, the most noticeable sign that new stars are being born.
Was the Big Bang Actually an Explosion?
Remarkable new details of Pluto's largest moon Charon are revealed in this image from New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI), taken late on July 13, 2015 from a distance of 289,000 miles
Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?
Colorful winter sunset
What's the Difference Between a Solstice and an Equinox?
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to the deserted Roanoke Colony in 1590
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
bird. mourning dove. pigeon and dove. Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) family Columbidae.
Nikola Tesla's Weird Obsession with Pigeons
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)
New Seven Wonders of the World
Data analysis of the Super Bowl's "winningest" teams, game locations, MVP winners by position, teams with the most game losses. football, sports, infographic
From Sport to Spectacle: The History of the Super Bowl
Binary Computer Code, Binary Code, Internet, Technology, Password, Data
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earthquake. Heavily damaged school in the town of Yingxiu after a major earthquake struck China's Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008.
The 6 Deadliest Earthquakes Since 1950
Fish. Lionfish. Lion-fish. Turkey fish. Fire-fish. Red lionfish. Pterois volitans. Venomous fin spines. Coral reefs. Underwater. Ocean. Red lionfish swims by seaweed.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish

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Hubble Space Telescope reveals richest view of Andromeda galaxy to date (image) • Jan. 23, 2025, 4:29 AM ET (Space.com)

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M110, Elliptical Galaxy, satellite of Andromeda Galaxy.
Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy
Star cluster G1 (Mayall II) in the Andromeda Galaxy, as observed by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hear about the prediction of the Milky Way colliding with the Andromeda galaxy, which might happen in about four billion years
Learn about galaxy clusters, superclusters, and the Local Group
How the big-bang theory was developed
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