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A frequently rediscovered globular cluster in Scorpius catches Hubble’s eye

13 July 2021 Astronomy Now

The origin of the globular clusters observed in most galaxies remains a mystery, but the vast star swarms provide some of the most stunning sights in the heavens for professional and amateur astronomers alike.

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Hubble captures a colourful cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud

3 July 2021 Astronomy Now

As engineers work to resolve a computer glitch aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, its images, like this one of NGC 330, are a reminder of the spectacular views the observatory has provided for the past three decades.

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Supermassive black hole triggers blazing ring of star formation around galactic core

24 June 2021 Astronomy Now

A supermassive black hole at the heart of galaxy NGC 1097 powers a brilliant nuclear ring of run-away star formation as imaged by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope.

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A galactic mystery: The case of the missing dark matter

23 June 2021 Astronomy Now

Astronomers find an unusual “oddball” galaxy with much less dark matter that would be expected based on current ideas about galaxy formation.

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NASA optimistic about Hubble repair, but more time needed

20 June 2021 Astronomy Now

NASA managers are optimistic about fixing a computer glitch and restoring the Hubble Space Telescope to operation, but say it could take several weeks.

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Another look at the densely packed stars of Omega Centauri

11 June 2021 Astronomy Now

The magnificent Omega Centauri globular cluster is a riveting sight in even small telescopes, but it takes the Hubble Space Telescope to provide the jaw-dropping vista seen here.

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Hubble Space Telescope captures intriguing view of lopsided galaxy

4 June 2021 Astronomy Now

The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies features more than 300 galaxies exhibiting an unusual appearance, including NGC 2276, seen here in a spectacular photo from the Hubble Space Telescope.e

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Galaxy cluster warps space, magnifying more distant galaxies

19 May 2021 Astronomy Now

The combined gravity of a remote galaxy cluster warps the space around it and brings the distorted shapes of background galaxies into view.

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A favourite of amateurs and professionals alike, M13 sits for Hubble portrait

11 May 2021 Astronomy Now

The globular cluster M13 in Hercules, a splendid sight in even modest telescopes, serves up a vast metropolis of stars when imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Rare luminous blue variable provides stellar spectacle for Hubble anniversary

27 April 2021 Astronomy Now

To mark the Hubble Space Telescope’s 31st anniversary in space, astronomers captured a dramatic image of a rare luminous blue variable, one of the most massive and brightest stars in the Milky Way.

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