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Space Scoop: The Star That Lived Two Lives (03-18-2013)
In 1604, a new star appeared in the night sky. It shone brighter than all the other stars, and for three weeks, it was even visible during the day!
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In 1604, a new star appeared in the night sky. It shone brighter than all the other stars, and for three weeks, it was even visible during the day!
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47 Tucanae in 60 Seconds (03-07-2013)
Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.
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-- Probing Extreme Matter Through Observations of Neutron Stars
-- Tour of 47 Tucanae
Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.
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-- Probing Extreme Matter Through Observations of Neutron Stars
-- Tour of 47 Tucanae

Learn About Stars (02-21-2013)
Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.
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-- Stars & Stellar Evolution
Stars appear to be permanent fixtures of the night sky. However, stars are like people. They are born, live a lifetime, and ultimately die.
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W49B in 60 Seconds (02-14-2013)
The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.
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-- Rare Explosion May Have Created Our Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole
-- Tour of W49B
The supernova remnant known as W49B is, let's say, a bit unorthodox looking. Many supernova remnants appear rather spherical in shape.
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-- Rare Explosion May Have Created Our Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole
-- Tour of W49B

Learn About Solar System (02-07-2013)
One star, eight planets, and a myriad of moons, comets and asteroids. This is the Earth's local neighborhood, known as the 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.
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-- Learn About Solar System
