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A Tour of Supernova 1987A (02-24-2017)
Thirty years ago on February 24, 1987, observers in the southern hemisphere noticed a new object in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
Thirty years ago on February 24, 1987, observers in the southern hemisphere noticed a new object in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
A Tour of XJ1500+0154 (02-06-2017)
Every so often, an object will pass too close to a black hole and be ripped apart by its intense gravitational forces.
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-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Length and Size
Every so often, an object will pass too close to a black hole and be ripped apart by its intense gravitational forces.
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-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Length and Size
Tour of Chandra Deep Field South (01-06-2017)
What happens when astronomers use Chandra to take a long look at the same patch of sky?
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-- Deepest X-ray Image Ever Reveals Black Hole Treasure Trove
What happens when astronomers use Chandra to take a long look at the same patch of sky?
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-- Deepest X-ray Image Ever Reveals Black Hole Treasure Trove
A Tour of Abell 3411 (01-05-2017)
There are many extraordinary things in the Universe. For example, astronomers have found many examples of supermassive black holes erupting in powerful outbursts that can stretch for millions of miles.
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-- Astronomers Discover Powerful Cosmic Double Whammy
There are many extraordinary things in the Universe. For example, astronomers have found many examples of supermassive black holes erupting in powerful outbursts that can stretch for millions of miles.
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-- Astronomers Discover Powerful Cosmic Double Whammy
A Tour of NGC 6357 (12-20-2016)
Although there are no seasons in space, this cosmic vista invokes thoughts of a frosty winter landscape.
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-- Cosmic 'Winter' Wonderland
Although there are no seasons in space, this cosmic vista invokes thoughts of a frosty winter landscape.
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-- Cosmic 'Winter' Wonderland
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.
Revised: November 03, 2022