How Do Galaxies Form?
In this video, Julian Huguet from DNews tries to answer the question: How do galaxies form? He explains the two models scientists have discovered by studying different types of galaxy clusters.
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Milky Way, as Seen from Hac Sa, Macau, China
The following time-lapse video contains the images captured from the Hac Sa beach in Macau, China. The video is created by an astrophotographer, Yiu Kai Shinoda.
Geminid Meteor Shower 2016
The best meteor shower – the Geminid meteor shower – will reach its peak on December 13th. This year, it will coincide with the full moon, which will make it appear less spectacular than...
What Causes Mars’ Nightglow?
In this video, Trace Dominguez from DNews explains why Mars’ atmosphere emits nightglow and what causes it.
ALMA Captured Triple Star System at the Moment of Its Birth
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, a team of astronomers has captured a moment of birth of a triple star system. The rare system is located in the Perseus molecular...
When and Where to Watch for Supermoon in December
The following video gives us several instructions on when and where to watch for the last supermoon this year.
Three Comets Will Pass by Earth at the Closest Distance in the Last Few Years
Three comets – 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák, 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdušáková, and 46P/Wirtanen – will pass by Earth at the closest distance in the last few years during January and February. Actually, the two comets will fly by Earth in...
The Milky Way, as Seen from Woodland Park, Colorado
The following time-lapse video shows the Milky Way in all its beauty from Woodland Park, Colorado. A creator of this video is Jamshed Nasir, an astrophotographer.
The best Hubble’s images with explanations – Episode 5
The following video contains the best images that NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope has made. This video is Episode 5, where we can see the amazing pictures with necessary explanations and facts.
Hubble Captured Odd Galaxy in Centaurus Cluster
The NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured an elliptical galaxy with a unique structure known as NGC 4696. The galaxy lies in the Centaurus constellation and is 116 million light-years away from our planet.
Cassini Gets Closer to Its ‘Grand Finale’
NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft has just begun a series of 20 orbits that will make it closer to its ‘Grand Finale’ or the closure of its mission. Scientists estimate that Cassini will fly through each...
Milky Way as Seen from Ansel Adams Wilderness, California
The following video consists of the images taken from Eliza Lake that is located in Ansel Adams Wilderness, California. The video is created by an astrophotographer, Jeremy Evans.
New Martian Orbiter Sent the First Image of the Red Planet
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), Europe’s and Russia’s new probe, has sent the first image of the Red Planet. In this video, we can see the Mars’ terrain known as Hebes Chasma that...
Planets, Events and Constellations in December’s Night Sky
During the following month, Venus and Mars appear as the evening planets in the southwestern sky. They will come closer to each other during the month. On the other hand, we can see bright...
Time-Lapse Video Compilation of Aurora Borealis
The following time-lapse video contains the images of the Aurora Borealis taken from various places. The video is created by an astrophotographer, Rich Troxler.
Planet Nine Might Be Exoplanet
In the following video, Alexander Mustill, a researcher from the Lund University, explains the idea that ‘Planet Nine’ is actually an exoplanet. According to his theory, our Sun stole Planet Nine from another star...
Supernova in Sagittarius Constellation Is Visible Now
A Japanese astrophotographer Jeff Dai has managed to capture a supernova in the Sagittarius constellation from the Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand. The supernova is now visible, and we can see it in the...
Astronomers Detected Satellite Dwarf Galaxy Orbiting Around Milky Way
A team of astronomers from Tohoku University in Japan, have discovered a dwarf galaxy that orbits around the Milky Way. The galaxy belongs to a diffuse type of galaxies and is about 280,000 light...
