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UCLA Galactic Center Group / Keck Observatory

Milky Way's Central Monster Measured

Astronomers have refined the mass of the Milky Way's central black hole by tracking the orbits of several stars whizzing around it. The job hasn't been easy. > read more

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Three planets in the sunset
This Week's Sky at a Glance
Venus and Mercury remain closely paired in the sunset all week. Soon after dark, Jupiter shines at its highest in the south. > read more
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Constellation of Scorpius
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Here we showcase amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more

 

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