Ancient Type II supernova discovered from universe's first billion years

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Type II supernova. The ...
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Ancient texts describe advanced star maps

Peering into the past, we find that our ancestors held a surprisingly advanced understanding of the stars and constellations. Their knowledge, as revealed in ancient texts, often rivals our modern ...
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Astronomers spotted ancient unlensed barred spiral galaxy in early universe

The ancient barred spiral galaxy 'COSMOS-74706' is observed for its light and stellar bar, placing it on a timeline dating ...
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Ancient eyes on the skies: Early astronomers quiz

Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos. When you purchase ...

Webb telescope sheds light on ancient 'monster stars' that may reveal the birth of black holes

Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) ...
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Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers

From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword ...