Earth's Place in the Universe

  1. Space

    Big galaxy swallows little galaxy

    Astronomers find a convincing case of a large galaxy caught in the act of eating a smaller one.

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  2. Planets

    A planet from the early universe

    Astronomers have found the oldest and most distant planet known in the universe.

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  3. Planets

    A planet’s slim-fast plan

    A planet orbiting very close to its sun can quickly lose weight.

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  4. Space

    Black holes that burp

    Some black holes in outer space may actually spit out as much material as they suck in.

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  5. Space

    A galaxy far, far, far away

    Astronomers have glimpsed some of the most distant galaxies yet found.

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