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By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Hubble Captures Image of a Star That Survived a Supernova Explosion
A star is seen surviving an unusual supernova explosion of its binary companion.
Astronomy
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Gaia Spacecraft Captures ‘Central Flash’ of Neptune’s Moon Triton
Triton passed in front of a star, a process called occultation, which provided researchers an opportunity to better study its atmosphere.
Astrophysics
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Supermassive Black Holes Turn Mini-Neptune Exoplanets Into Rocky Super-Earths
Powerful bursts of radiation from black holes strip away the atmospheres of cold, gaseous exoplanets, leaving behind only a bare, rocky core heavier than Earth.
Planets
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Planet Nine May Be the Best Explanation for ‘Weirdness’ of Kuiper Belt Objects
The orbits and downward tilt of objects in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune might be best explained by the existence of Planet Nine, the hypothetical planet believed to be 10 times more massive than Earth.
Space & Innovation
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
First-Ever Map of Water on Moon Could Help Support Lunar Missions
A new roadmap to where water exists on the surface of the moon could potentially offer resources to astronauts as drinking water or to produce fuel.
Planets
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Peculiar Waves in Saturn's Rings Spotted by NASA's Cassini Probe
Cassini captured an up-close view of a spiral density wave visible in Saturn's B ring that has formed from the gravitational pull of Saturn's moons.
Astronomy
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Here’s What the Sun’s Corona Will Look Like During the Total Eclipse
Expect to see “polar plums” and “helmet streamers” during the total solar eclipse on August 21.
Astronomy
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
High-Altitude Jets Offer Scientists Unique Vantage Point for Total Solar Eclipse
Flying in a pair WB-57F jets at an altitude of over 50,000 feet, researchers will study the sun’s corona and the surface of Mercury during the August 21 eclipse.
Space & Innovation
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Waves of Lava Caught Sweeping Across Jupiter Moon Io's Massive Volcanic Crater
Swells of lava spreading across the surface of the molten lake at Loki Patera could help explain the periodic changes in brightness seen by astronomers.
Astronomy
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Colliding Stars Trigger Spectacular Stellar Fireworks Display
The event, captured by telescopes in Chile, took place roughly 500 years ago in the Orion Molecular Cloud 1, located about 1,500 light-years from Earth.
Space & Innovation
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Saturn's North Pole Has Changed Color, But Why?
A curious change in hue on the gas giant's "hexagon" presents a new puzzle.
Planets
By Samantha Mathewson, SPACE.com
Major Dust Storm Could Soon Hit Mars
Local dust storms are common on Mars but they can grow into storms that engulf the Red Planet.
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