Messier 78 is a reflection nebula, meaning its dust is being illuminated by a nearby star. The wispy gray-blue cloud is surrounded by stars in this view from Blanco, Texas.
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New measurements could force astronomers to revise the mass of the galaxy.
NASA’s never-before-attempted plan to move a sensitive scientific satellite into a safer orbit has faced a week of delays—but it’s still go for launch.
Using the world’s largest digital camera, Rubin will create the most comprehensive record of the universe to date.
SpaceX alone wants to launch 1 million satellites to orbit, far exceeding the proposed limit.
The Milky Way is packing.
