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Stars imaged by the DECam Plane Survey TIC 400799224 is identified in the crosshairs.

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Weird shape-shifting clouds of dust seem to be orbiting a distant star

The light from a distant star appears to be orbited by something that is continually changing shape and size, possibly clouds of dust from repeated collisions

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An irregular radio source has been discovered in the direction of the galactic centre.

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Something strange is sending radio waves from the centre of the galaxy

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2AWA10X Cassiopeia constellation stars in outer space. Cassiopeia constellation lines. Elements of this image were furnished by NASA

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How to use the Cassiopeia constellation to spot Andromeda and Pegasus

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Artist's illustration of an asteroid belt, with rocks against dark space lit from the side.

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Weird hybrid meteorite may be evidence of a chaotic early solar system

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021

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annular solar eclipse

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Here are the Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners

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A supernova

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

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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

Meteor showers dazzle the night sky, but the Perseids shower is special. It peaks on 12 August this year, and here's how to enjoy it, says Abigail Beall

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

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

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