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Astronomy A rare star in a tiny galaxy preserves a record of the early universe Found in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy, the ancient star’s unusual chemistry indicates it formed from gas enriched by ... Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and even distant galaxies and black holes.
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The past century of astronomy has been a series of revolutions, each one kicking Earth a bit farther to the margins of the universe. The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more. See the night's sky as never before. Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your home.
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Discover the secrets of the Sun. You can do all this and more with our unique astronomy programs, led by museum experts. A century ago, astronomy’s Great Debate foreshadowed today’s view of the universe The argument between Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis was ultimately settled by Edwin Hubble