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Rubin opens its eye. And what it sees is the Universe.

Rubin opens its eye. And what it sees is the Universe.

Mind-blowing first images from the huge telescope.

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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A second look at a spectacular galactic collision; Curiosity from Mars orbit
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A second look at a spectacular galactic collision; Curiosity from Mars orbit

Two very cool images for you today

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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A dying planet divebombs its star

A dying planet divebombs its star

The planet flew a little too close to the sun

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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Incredible JWST image of NGC 1514’s double ringed mystery

Incredible JWST image of NGC 1514’s double ringed mystery

It’s bizarre, and we still don’t understand this dusty structure

Philip Plait
Philip Plait