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May 2003
Supernovae in Arp 299
An exploding star suspended in thick gas and dust may help shed light on the first galaxies.
By Maggie McKee
Published: May 29, 2003
Stephan's Quintet (Optical & X Ray)
The members of Stephan's Quintet poke, swipe, and pull at each other, causing a lot of friction between themselves.
By Kelly Kizer Whitt
Published: May 17, 2003
Magellanic Stream
he Milky Way Galaxy has acquired a collection of high-velocity hydrogen clouds by stealing gas from smaller galaxies.
By Pamela L. Gay
Published: May 14, 2003
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