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Telescope captures a cute, fluffy galaxy

Telescope captures a cute, fluffy galaxy

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a swirling maw of raw power, measuring 50,000 light-years across. So why on earth do astronomers call it "fluffy"?

 

Giant telescopes to reveal ancient universe

Giant telescopes to reveal ancient universe

It may not be possible to travel back in time, but seeing stars and galaxies as they looked millions or even billions of years ago is no problem thanks to telescopes, the closest thing we have to time machines.

 

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