Bend it like Einstein: Astronomers turn galaxies into magnifiers
New technique helps NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Astronomers have turned a cluster of galaxies into a gargantuan magnifying lens,
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At cosmic noon, puffy galaxies make stars for longer
Galaxies with extended disks maintain productivity, research reveals Image, video, GIFs Paper details, authors and affiliations More about ASTRO 3D
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The secrets of 3000 galaxies laid bare
Completion of Australian-led astronomy project sheds light on the evolution of the Universe Image, video, GIFs Paper details, authors and
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Free telescopes set school kids dancing with the STARS
Astronomers head to the country to spark student interest in what lies above. Images Additional Information Media release below Children
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Orbits of ancient stars prompt rethink on Milky Way evolution
Australian telescopes and European satellite combine to reveal unexpected motions among the Galaxy’s rarest objects Image Additional Information Media release
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Playing detective on a galactic scale: huge new dataset will solve multiple Milky Way mysteries
Australian-led GALAH project releases chemical information for 600,000 stars. Image Additional Information Media release below How do stars destroy lithium?
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Blinded by the light no more: simulations show NASA’s James Webb Telescope will reveal hidden galaxies
Images Additional Information Media release below Australian researchers find ways to overcome the blinding glare of quasars The telescope, due
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Can you see the stars?
Who has the darkest skies? Tell us what you can see on the longest night, help us map Australia’s light
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Hungry galaxies grow fat on the flesh of their neighbours
Full paper available here, read on for media release, photos, captions and background information. Modelling shows big galaxies get bigger
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Star-quake vibrations lead to new estimate for Milky Way age
Data gathered by NASA’s now defunct Kepler telescope provides a solution to an astronomical mystery. Star-quakes recorded by NASA’s Kepler