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Astronomers may have just spotted the fastest planetary system ever seen
Researchers believe they have rediscovered a mysterious star system first spotted in 2011. If true, the alien sun and its ...
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Exoplanets: Alien Worlds
Gravitational microlensing occurs when one star passes directly in front of a background star, as seen from Earth. The gravitational field of the foreground star acts like a lens, magnifying the ...
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SA takes giant leap with Prime telescope to enhance exoplanet discovery [VIDEO]
South Africa has taken one giant leap into exoplanet discovery capabilities and astronomical research with the launch of the ...
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South Africa makes advances in astronomy research and infrastructure
South Africa has made significant strides in astronomy research and infrastructure, the most recent being the launch of the PRime-focus Infrared Microlensing Experiment (PRIME) telescope in Sutherland ...