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Stunning Pink Nebulae Glow in a Spiral Galaxy 35 Million

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 18th August 2025

NASA and ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope has released its latest Picture of the Week, showing a striking view of a nearby spiral galaxy. This cosmic subject, known as NGC 2835, is located about 35 million light-years Read More

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Astronomers Discover Potentially Habitable Earth-Like Planet Just 35 Light-Years Away

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 26th July 2025

Scientists have confirmed a potentially habitable fifth planet in the nearby L 98-59 system, revealing a diverse collection of rocky worlds that could harbor water or volcanic activity. A research team from the Trottier Institute Read More

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This Glittering Ball of Stars Is 160,000 Light-Years Away –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 14th July 2025

Hubble’s razor-sharp view of NGC 1786, a globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, lets astronomers peer 160,000 light-years back to study some of the universe’s oldest stars. By comparing these ancient stellar time capsules Read More

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TOI-4465 B: New Giant Exoplanet Discovered 400 Light-Years Away

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 4th July 2025

A unique gas giant has been confirmed through global teamwork, offering insights into planetary formation and future atmospheric research. Researchers from The University of New Mexico, in partnership with colleagues across the United States and Read More