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4C+29.30 in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 05/15/13

Astronomers think that just about every galaxy contains a giant, or supermassive, black hole at their center.

4C+29.30 in 60 Seconds

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4C+29.30 in 60 Seconds

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Astronomers think that just about every galaxy contains a giant, or supermassive, black hole at their center.

Heaven and Earth
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17:00:00 05/14/13

There are patterns of beauty across our Earth and throughout the Universe.

Heaven and Earth

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Heaven and Earth

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There are patterns of beauty across our Earth and throughout the Universe.

STOP for Science: T...
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17:00:00 05/01/13

Most of us have heard the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise is slow and the hare is fast. But what exactly does this mean?

STOP for Science: That's Fast

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STOP for Science: That's Fast

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Most of us have heard the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise is slow and the hare is fast. But what exactly does this mean?

NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 04/30/13

Two large galaxies are colliding and scientists have used Chandra to make a detailed study of an enormous cloud of hot gas that surrounds them.

NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds

Added 04/30/13
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NGC 6240 in 60 Seconds

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Two large galaxies are colliding and scientists have used Chandra to make a detailed study of an enormous cloud of hot gas that surrounds them.

SN1006 in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 04/22/13

The new Chandra data provide new details about SN 1006.

SN1006 in 60 Seconds

Added 04/22/13
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SN1006 in 60 Seconds

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The new Chandra data provide new details about SN 1006.

Shadows: Light That...
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17:00:00 04/17/13

Shadows occur on other planets as well. One excellent place to look for shadows in our Solar System is the planet Jupiter.

Shadows: Light That Does Not Pass

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Shadows: Light That Does Not Pass

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Shadows occur on other planets as well. One excellent place to look for shadows in our Solar System is the planet Jupiter.

The Shape of Speed
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17:00:00 04/11/13

Bow waves are not just found in duck ponds. Rather they can be anywhere in water, air, or even space where an object is moving quickly enough.

The Shape of Speed

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The Shape of Speed

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Bow waves are not just found in duck ponds. Rather they can be anywhere in water, air, or even space where an object is moving quickly enough.

NGC 602 in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 04/03/13

The Small Magellanic Cloud - also known as the SMC - is one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way.

NGC 602 in 60 Seconds

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NGC 602 in 60 Seconds

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The Small Magellanic Cloud - also known as the SMC - is one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way.

STOP for Science: W...
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17:00:00 03/27/13

Our Sun is a star. In fact, it is the closest star we'll ever see. The Sun is about 5 billion years old and will live for about 5 billion more. But not all stars l...

STOP for Science: When Stars Go Boom

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STOP for Science: When Stars Go Boom

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Our Sun is a star. In fact, it is the closest star we'll ever see. The Sun is about 5 billion years old and will live for about 5 billion more. But not all stars live this long.

Kepler’s Supernova ...
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17:00:00 03/20/13

Over 400 years ago, Johannes Kepler and many others witnessed the appearance of a new "star" in the sky.

Kepler’s Supernova Remnant in 60 Seconds

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Kepler’s Supernova Remnant in 60 Seconds

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Over 400 years ago, Johannes Kepler and many others witnessed the appearance of a new "star" in the sky.

47 Tucanae in 60 Se...
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17:00:00 03/07/13

Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.

47 Tucanae in 60 Seconds

Added 03/07/13
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47 Tucanae in 60 Seconds

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Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.

Learn About Stars
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17:00:00 02/21/13

Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.

Learn About Stars

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Learn About Stars

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Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.

W49B in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 02/14/13

The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.

W49B in 60 Seconds

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W49B in 60 Seconds

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The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.

Learn About Solar S...
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17:00:00 02/07/13

One star, eight planets, and a myriad of moons, comets and asteroids. This is the Earth's local neighborhood, known as the Solar System.

Learn About Solar System

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Learn About Solar System

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One star, eight planets, and a myriad of moons, comets and asteroids. This is the Earth's local neighborhood, known as the Solar System.

Ice Core Records: F...
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17:00:00 02/04/13

While astronomers know that Cassiopeia A, or Cas A for short, is the aftermath of a massive star that exploded, it is unclear exactly when the explosion took place.

Ice Core Records: From Volcanoes to Supernovas (Part II)

Added 02/04/13
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Ice Core Records: From Volcanoes to Supernovas (Part II)

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While astronomers know that Cassiopeia A, or Cas A for short, is the aftermath of a massive star that exploded, it is unclear exactly when the explosion took place.

DEM L50 in 60 Seconds
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17:00:00 02/01/13

DEM L50 is what astronomers call a superbubble. These objects are found in regions where massive stars have formed, raced through their evolution, and exploded as ...

DEM L50 in 60 Seconds

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DEM L50 in 60 Seconds

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DEM L50 is what astronomers call a superbubble. These objects are found in regions where massive stars have formed, raced through their evolution, and exploded as supernovas.

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Just Two Numbers Is All You Need

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Just Two Numbers Is All You Need
06/02/08

Black holes sound wildly complicated. After all, there are all sorts of bizarre things going on: intense gravity, the warping of the fabric of space, the distortion of time itself. But when it comes to describing black holes, it comes down to just two numbers: the mass of the black hole and its spin.