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Feb 04, 2016 05:15 PM EST

Violent Wind Blows Gas from the Heart of a Starburst Galaxy

A violent wind blown from the heart of a galaxy may tell researchers a bit more about a past merger.

Jan 29, 2016 08:57 AM EST

Monstrous Gas Cloud is Hurtling Toward Our Milky Way Galaxy

A massive cloud has actually boomeranged back to our galaxy.

Oct 06, 2015 10:07 AM EDT

The Milky Way Galaxy's Stellar Nursery Captured in Spectacular New Images

Astronomers are taking a bit of a closer look at our galaxy's stellar nursery. They've released the most comprehensive images anyone has ever seen of the Milky Way Galaxy's cold interstellar gas clouds where new stars and solar systems are being born.

Sep 10, 2015 03:22 PM EDT

Rare Galaxy Cluster Has a Bursting Heart that Eats Gas Stolen from Other Galaxies

Scientists have uncovered a rare galaxy cluster with a bursting heart.

Aug 06, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

Baby Galaxy Spotted Still Connected to Cosmic Web

Astronomers have discovered a giant, swirling disk of gas that represents a galaxy being born. The forming galaxy is actively being fed cool primordial gas that traces back to the Big Bang.

Jul 31, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

Stormy Lagoon Nebula Revealed in Spectacular New Hubble Image

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of the center of the Lagoon Nebula, a region that's known for its storm of activity.