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How to see the Milky Way at its best in June
By Jamie Carter published
"Core season" for the Milky Way has arrived, with our galaxy visible all night as a band of light arching across the sky. Here's where, when, and how to get the best views in June.

Catastrophic collision between Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not happen after all, new study hints
By Ben Turner last updated
Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration.

Black holes: Facts about the darkest objects in the universe
By Adam Mann published
Discover interesting facts about what black holes are, how they form and what would happen if you fell into one.

New dwarf planet discovered beyond the orbit of Neptune
By Skyler Ware published
Astronomers have announced the discovery of a new dwarf planet in our solar system, named 2017 OF201. Located far beyond Neptune, it orbits the sun every 25,000 years.

See the best Milky Way photos of the year
By Stephanie Pappas published
Mind-boggling beauty abounds in photographs from around the globe submitted to this year's Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest.

The rarest black holes in the universe may be 'wandering' our galaxy
By Paul Sutter published
Dozens of 'wandering' black holes could be tumbling through our galaxy right now, new simulations hint. Their existence could help solve a longstanding cosmic puzzle.

May's best stargazing week has begun. Here's what to see.
By Jamie Carter last updated
This week is the best time in May to view the night sky. Here's everything you can see during May's dark skies, from an upside-down bear to some of the oldest stars in the universe.

Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever
By Jamie Carter published
The Large Magellanic Cloud, which is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere, has been caught in the crosshairs of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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