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Binary stars may be an explanation for powerful gamma-ray bursts

Scientists find meteorite pieces older than the solar system

Exotic Objects, Stars

Binary star V Sagittae expected to light up the night sky in 2083

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight

With more Starlink satellites, astronomers keep voicing concerns

Exoplanets, Planets, Stars

K dwarf stars may offer the best odds for hosting alien life

A ring of gas discovered circling a galaxy

Exoplanets, Planets

NASA telescope discovers its first planet orbiting two stars

Telescopes and Equipment

Telescope maker Meade files for bankruptcy

Exotic Objects, Stars

Betelguese’s bizarre dimming has astronomers scratching their heads

Science, Space Exploration

Laser ranging telescopes can detect small bits of space junk

Galaxies, Science, Stars

Star formation galaxies mapped by radio telescopes

1.5 billion years ago, this galaxy was already done making stars