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Astro

Keep up to speed with the ever-changing field of astrophysics with AMNH Astro Bulletin. Learn about the latest research and see spectacular high-resolution, large-screen projections of space observations, computer simulations, and animations. Biweekly snapshots highlight the latest in astronomy news; data visualizations bring the Universe down to Earth; and feature stories explore the scientists, observatories, and technologies that push our cosmic knowledge forward.

Examples of Astro offerings:

Snapshots of Breaking News
Baby Black Hole Lives Close By Astronomers say a black hole recently formed in a nearby galaxy.
Stars Swarm in Omega Centauri Watch the future orbits of stars in the globular cluster Omega Centauri.
The Moon's Fragile Oasis A NASA lunar probe reveals that the Moon stores more ice at its poles than previously thought.

Data Visualizations
The Known Universe Take a journey from the Himalayas, through our atmosphere, past a multitude of objects in space, all the way to the afterglow of the Big Bang.
The Moon The Moon's peaceful glow belies a violent history. Detailed computer models reveal how a cosmic impact could have formed Earth's lunar companion in just one month.
Earth's Magnetic Shield Watch the planet's magnetosphere withstand the solar wind.
Cassini-Huygens Explores Saturn Join Cassini in its journey to unlock the secrets of Saturn.

Feature Stories
WISE: Focus on Infinity A NASA space telescope called the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, has mapped the entire night sky in infrared light. Watch the WISE team launch and focus this unique eye on the sky.
Our Expanding Universe The Universe is expanding at an ever-faster rate, and some scientists think dark energy is the reason. Visit researchers around the world who aim to learn more about this mysterious force.
Aiming High: The Search for Ultra High-Energy Cosmic Rays Scientists with the Pierre Auger Project are searching for the sources of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever observed.
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Breaking news: Baby Black Hole Lives Close By
Data visualization: The Known Universe
Feature story: WISE: Focus on Infinity
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