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First eight planet system found by Kepler telescope

A team working with data gathered by Nasa's Kepler space telescope has discovered an eighth planet in a star system previously thought to have only seven.
Science • 14 Dec 17

Odd signal from star unlikely to be aliens, expert says

Some very "peculiar signals" have been noticed coming from a star just 11 light-years away, scientists in Puerto Rico say.
Science • 18 Jul 17

Unusual image of 'ghost' star released

Scientists have released an image of an unusual blue bubble in space that is the "ghost" of a star.
News • 05 Aug 15

Researches observe gigantic flare on nearby star

A team of astronomers, including one from Ireland, have observed what they think is a gigantic flare on the surface of Mira, one of the closest and most famous red giant stars in the sky.
News • 29 May 15

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