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Astronomers have spotted a giant 'blinking' star towards the centre of the Milky Way, more than 25,000 light years away. An international team of astronomers observed the star, VVV-WIT-08, decreasing in brightness by a factor of 30, so that it nearly disappeared from the sky. While many stars change in brightness because they pulsate or are eclipsed by another star in a binary system, it's exceptionally rare for a star to become fainter over a period of several months and then brighten again. CREDIT Amanda Smith, University of Cambridge

Astronomers spot a ‘blinking giant’ near the centre of the Galaxy

James Murray - June 13, 2021 0

Artist's impression of the four planets of the HR 8799 system and its star

Star’s death will play a mean pinball with rhythmic planets

NetNewsLedger - June 13, 2021 0

Honda-funded program uses astronomy to help preserve Lakota history and culture.

Lakota Star Knowledge Project to Increase STEM Knowledge

NetNewsLedger - March 22, 2017 0

A small asteroid will pass near Earth on Sunday

Small Asteroid Will Pass Near Earth Sunday

NNL Staff - September 6, 2014 0

An X1.0-class flare exploded off the right side of the sun, peaking at 10:03 p.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2013. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in the 131 Angstrom wavelength, which is particularly good for showing solar flares and is typically colorized in teal. Credit: NASA/SDO

Solar Flare Activity Monitored by NASA

NNL Staff - October 29, 2013 0

Kepler

Kepler Spacecraft Science Rock Star

James Murray - April 18, 2013 0

Thunder Bay

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