Inigo Monzon

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NASA’s Hubble Spots Galaxy Collision Known As Medusa Merger

The Hubble Space Telescope operated by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured a stunning photo of a unique galaxy known as the Medusa Merger. According to the space agencies, the photo features a large galaxy after it devoured a smaller one.

Monster Galaxy Andromeda’s Cannibalistic Past Revealed

A team of astronomers from Australia discovered that Andromeda has been devouring galaxies billions of years ago. Since Andromeda is currently on a collision course with Milky Way, studying how it eats other galaxies will provide a deeper understanding of our galaxy’s own fate.

NASA To Visit Asteroid-Comet Hybrid ‘Centaurs’ In New Missions

NASA is preparing a couple of missions to visit and study Centaurs, which are hybrid space rocks that have characteristics of both asteroids and comets. Scientists working with the agency believe studying these unique cosmic objects would provide a deeper understanding of the Solar System’s formation and evolution.

Elon Musk Talks About Aliens During SpaceX Starship Event

After unveiling the commercial spacecraft Starship during a recent SpaceX event, the company’s founder Elon Musk shared his thoughts regarding the existence of alien life. If an actual encounter with extraterrestrials does happen, Musk is hoping the aliens will be nice.

Biggest Killer Asteroid Of 2019 Headed For Earth This October

According to NASA, the biggest asteroid to approach Earth this year will arrive in a couple of weeks. If the potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) ends up hitting Earth, the impact event would create an explosion powerful enough to wipe out a large and populated city.

Massive Solar Flares Could Paralyze Countries, Expert Warns

An official from the U.K. Space Agency warned that Earth will get hit by a massive solar storm from the Sun within the next few years. The solar flares from the storm could be powerful enough to disrupt and disable the various communication and electrical infrastructures of countries.

Why Do Small Asteroids Hitting Earth Explode In The Sky?

A study has revealed the main reason why certain asteroids and meteors explode in the sky after entering Earth’s atmosphere. According to the authors of the study, their findings can help the world become more prepared for the next Chelyabinsk event.

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