Stellar Winds Sculpt the Spectacular Bubble Nebula Formation
Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is a nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia which gets its shape from the stellar wind of the star at its center.
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SpaceExploring the Cosmic Anomaly Known as the Axis of Evil
Cosmologists discovered an unusual alignment of temperature fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background that goes against our understanding of the universe.
SpaceUnexpected Discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background
The cosmic microwave background radiation that fills up the universe was discovered accidently by two radio astronomers, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, while they were trying to eliminate noise from an antenna.
SpaceThe Baikonur Cosmodrome's Location Has Changed Countries
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest operational space launch facility, was originally located in the Kazakh SSR under Soviet Union. However, post the dissolution of USSR, it now technically lies within the independent Republic of Kazakhstan.
SpaceStunning Exoplanet with Sideways Glass Rain Phenomenon
The exoplanet HD 189733b in the constellation Vulpecula has a peculiar weather pattern where it literally rains glass, sideways.
SpaceThe Invisible Substance That Holds Galaxies Together
Dark matter, the unseen and undetected form of matter that does not interact with light or electromagnetic radiation, makes up approximately 85% of the universe's total mass.
SpaceVoyager's Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Stars
Voyager spacecrafts carry a Golden Record with greetings in 55 languages.
SpaceAsteroid Family Discovery Reveals Oldest Known Origins
The Flora family is considered the oldest known asteroid family.
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SpaceHow Astronauts’ Heights Are Affected During Space Missions
Astronauts can grow approximately up to two inches taller when they are in space.
SpaceEarth-Moon Distance Gradually Increasing Over Time
Every year, the moon moves about 1.5 inches away from the Earth.
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