Particular stars called Cepheid variables allow astronomers to determine distance, and Hubble spotted one of these within M31.

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A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours. His influence in astronomy continues to this day.

For example, Maria Mitchell became internationally famous for discovering a new comet (1847) and served as professor of astronomy at Vassar College (1865–88). Henrietta Swan Leavitt discovered the ...

When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission aided by political and military ruses.

A preliminary classified U.S. report says the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran set back the country’s nuclear program by only a few months, according to officials familiar with ...

US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were less devastating than Tehran expected, according to intercepted phone calls between ...

Sep 21, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Miquel Dingle Jr. (35) pressures Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) in the second half at Jones AT&T ...