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Earliest Milky Way-Like Galaxy Confirmed
Astronomers confirm COSMOS-74706 as the earliest Milky Way-like barred spiral galaxy using James Webb and Keck Observatory data.
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Largest Planet-Forming Disk Ever Seen
Hubble imaged the largest known protoplanetary disk, IRAS 23077+6707, showing a layered “cosmic sandwich” and chaotic filaments in a massive…
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James Webb reveals a colossal star-forming cloud near the Milky Way’s core
James Webb captures a colossal molecular cloud near the Milky Way’s centre, revealing how stars form inside dense, dust-filled stellar…
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Hubble Spots Cosmic Dust from Massive Collisions
Hubble has observed enormous dust clouds from massive cosmic collisions, revealing how violent impacts continue to shape and reshape distant…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS brightens and turns green as it nears Earth
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is becoming brighter and developing a green glow as it approaches Earth, drawing interest from astronomers worldwide.
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A Hot Jupiter Exoplanet Is Losing Its Atmosphere in Two Giant Tails
Webb has revealed a hot Jupiter exoplanet shedding atmospheric gas in two giant tails, challenging current models of planetary escape.
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Subaru Telescope OASIS Survey Reveals New Exoplanet and Brown Dwarf Discoveries
The Subaru Telescope OASIS survey has captured a new exoplanet and brown dwarf, advancing our understanding of young planetary systems…
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Stars, Constellations and Night-Sky Objects You Can See in South Africa with the Naked Eye
A simple guide to the stars, constellations and planets you can see with the naked eye from South Africa.
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Hubble Captures a Fresh View of N159, a Turbulent Stellar Nursery in a Nearby Galaxy
Hubble’s latest image of N159 reveals a colourful, turbulent stellar nursery filled with newborn stars, glowing gas and dynamic cosmic…
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Webb Reveals Four Spiralling Dust Shells Around Apep
Webb uncovers four spiralling dust shells around Apep, revealing centuries of Wolf-Rayet activity and a rare look at massive star…
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Celebrating 20 Years of the Southern African Large Telescope
South Africa’s “Giant Eye on the Sky” turns 20. The Southern African Large Telescope celebrates two decades of groundbreaking astronomy,…
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Celestial Events November 2025: Exciting Space Views
November 2025 is filled with stunning celestial events for sky-watchers: from a bright supermoon and the Leonid meteor shower to…
