Topic: Very Large Telescope
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Einstein's theory of general relativity gets most extreme test yet
In their efforts to crack the mysteries of gravity, scientists continue to probe Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. The latest test involved a curious binary star system.
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Alien planet photo: Telescope spots gas giant formation
Alien planet photo: In an astronomical first, a telescope in Chile has spotted the formation of a gas giant in the dust cloud orbiting a nearby star.
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Telescope spots formation of alien planet
In the first discovery of its kind, a telescope in Chile has detected a baby gas giant forming in the dust cloud around a nearby star.
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Gigantic orphan planet: Homeless world hurtles through space without star (+video)
The free-floating object, called CFBDSIR2149, is likely a gas giant planet four to seven times more massive than Jupiter.
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New spiral galaxy image shows pair of supernovae
The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile captured a very detailed image of a galaxy that hosted two supernova explosions within the past 30 years.
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Brightest and hottest stars have close, turbulent relationships, study suggets
The brightest and hottest stars in our galaxy tend to have short, violent lives, often drawing gas from each other and frequently merging to form a single star, a new study indicates.
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Astronomers use an old trick to open new window on extrasolar planets
Two teams of astronomers used a technique for finding extrasolar planets to directly measure one such planet. The approach could allow the study of more exoplanets' atmospheres than ever before.
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New method reveals atmosphere on 'Hot Jupiter' (+video)
Using a ground-based telescope to probe exoplanet atmospheres, which were visible only when illuminated by stars, scientists say they hope to study much cooler planets.
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Black hole emits humongous energy burst (+video)
An unusual brightness, documented by NASA's Chandra telescope appears to be coming from a black hole.
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Survey: Galaxies become cannibals as teens
Billions of years after the Big Bang, adolescent galaxies seem to be snacking on smaller galaxies.
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How reflections on the moon could aid search for aliens
By studying "earthshine" – the reflection of the Earth on the Moon – scientists may have found a technique they can use to look for life elsewhere.
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Moon acts as mirror, reflecting telltale signs of life (+video)
So-called 'earthshine' observations may pave the way for a similar tool to help spot signs of alien life in the universe, scientists say.
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Breathtaking Carina nebula photo provides window into star nursery
The Very Large Telescope spied the cosmic landscape of gas, dust and young stars in the majestic Carina nebula, which is located about 7,500 light-years away from Earth.
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Humongous 'El Gordo' galaxy cluster packs mass of 2 quadrillion stars
Located some7 billion light-years from Earth, 'El Gordo' is the biggest and hottest cluster of galaxies ever observed in the early universe.
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Fried egg nebula: European telescope captures image of monster star [VIDEO]
Fried egg nebula: The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has spotted a massive yellow hypergiant star surrounded by a dusty double shell, prompting astronomers to think of breakfast.
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