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Deepest-Ever X-Ray Image of Space Captures Countless Black Holes
By Mike Wall published
Huge numbers of supermassive black holes are visible in a stunning new photo that astronomers said is the deepest X-ray image of the sky ever captured.
Mystery of 'Flickering' Galaxy Solved: It's Starving for Food
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A decades-old galactic mystery has just been solved — new research has revealed why a distant galaxy has brightened and dimmed like a flickering candle flame over the last 30 years.
NASA's 'AstrOlympics' Puts Athletes' Feats into Cosmic Perspective
By Elizabeth Howell published
Just in time for the Olympic Games in Rio, NASA has unveiled a new project called "AstrOlympics" that compares the feats of the athletes to amazing things found in space.
Japan Launches X-Ray Observatory to Study Black Holes, Star Explosions
By Mike Wall published
Don't Worry, Be Happy Now | Space Wallpaper
By Space.com Staff published
This cosmic grinning emoji consists of multiple galaxies in the background with the galaxies in the foreground creating a lensing effect.
Japan to Launch High-Tech X-Ray Observatory Friday: Watch Live
By Elizabeth Howell published
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