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NASA studies the universe from the smallest particles of matter and energy to the biggest questions of the evolution and structure of the cosmos.

Markarian 779 has a distorted appearance because it is likely the product of a recent galactic merger between two spirals.

The giant black hole at the Milky Way center may be devouring asteroids.

Looking like a hoard of gems fit for an emperor's collection, this deep sky object called NGC 6752 is in fact far more worthy of admiration.

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer in Standby Mode

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer was placed in standby mode today as engineers prepare to end mission operations, nearly nine years after the telescope's launch.
Hubble Observes NGC 1073

Hubble has imaged the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073, which is found in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster).
Hubble Zooms in on a Magnified Galaxy

Thanks to the presence of a natural "zoom lens" in space, Hubble got a uniquely close-up look at the brightest "magnified" galaxy yet discovered.
Kepler Announces 11 Systems Hosting 26 Planets

NASA's Kepler mission has discovered 11 new planetary systems hosting 26 confirmed planets.
NuSTAR Spacecraft Arrives in California

NASA's NuSTAR mission has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California, where it will be mated to its Pegasus rocket.

NASA's Chandra Finds Milky Way's Black Hole Grazing on Asteroids

02.08.12 - The giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way may be vaporizing and devouring asteroids.
NASA Spacecraft Reveals New Observations of Interstellar Matter

01.31.12 - NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) has captured the best and most complete glimpse yet of what lies beyond the solar system.

NASACast: Universe

Audio and video podcasts on NASA missions looking for answers deep into the cosmos.