HS-ESS1-4
Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.
- Space
Star cluster rockets through space
It’s the first time astronomers have ever detected a cluster of stars moving collectively at such speed.
- Planets
Double sunsets on a distant world
Astronomers discover for the first time a planet circling two stars.
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- Planets
The growing planetary family
At least 1,200 added to list of possible planets beyond the solar system.
- Space
A dusty birthplace
Evidence of separate bands of dust suggests the presence of a planet orbiting a young star.
- Space
Burst busters
A powerful type of explosion in outer space is much more common, but not always as powerful, as astronomers had thought.
- Planets
Catching a Comet’s Tail
A closeup visit by a NASA spacecraft helps show how a comet gets its shape.
- 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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- Space
Black holes that burp
Some black holes in outer space may actually spit out as much material as they suck in.
