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(Saurabh Jha (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey))
The circle, also called an Einstein ring after the famous physicist who predicted its existence, came about due to a galactic-scale illusion. The galaxy this so-called "molten ring" curls around is called as GAL-CLUS-022058s and it is located in the Southern Hemisphere constellation of Fornax, the Furnace.
Wang Yaping is likely to be the first woman on China's new Tiangong space station. She became China's second woman in space in 2013 on Shenzhou 10, which visited the smaller Tiangong 1 space lab.
The dress uniform consists of gray pants and a dark blue coat. The coat features six diagonally arrayed silver buttons, giving the ensemble a bit of a "Battlestar Galactica" vibe. Adding to the sci-fi appeal, each button bears the Space Force's "Star Trek"-esque delta logo.
(Alyssa Goodman/Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian)
Astronomers have discovered an enormous cavity in the Milky Way galaxy that is believed to have formed after a stellar explosion millions of years ago.
The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to head to space on Dec. 18, 2021. With it, astronomers hope to find the first galaxies to form in the universe, will search for Earthlike atmospheres around other planets and accomplish many other scientific goals.
This ginormous Funko Pop! inspired Grogu, also known as "Baby Yoda," will tower over the boulevard as the first Star Wars balloon ever to participate in the parade, and comes complete with the creature's coveted shift knob toy from Mando's spaceship.
