The Shape of Speed (04-11-2013)
Bow waves are not just found in duck ponds. Rather they can be anywhere in water, air, or even space where an object is moving quickly enough.

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--  Here, There, and Everywhere

NGC 602 in 60 Seconds (04-03-2013)
The Small Magellanic Cloud - also known as the SMC - is one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way.

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Kepler Supernova Remnant in 60 Seconds (03-20-2013)
Over 400 years ago, Johannes Kepler and many others witnessed the appearance of a new "star" in the sky.

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--  Famous Supernova Reveals Clues About Crucial Cosmic Distance Markers
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Space Scoop: The Star That Lived Two Lives (03-18-2013)
In 1604, a new star appeared in the night sky. It shone brighter than all the other stars, and for three weeks, it was even visible during the day!

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47 Tucanae in 60 Seconds (03-07-2013)
Neutron stars are the ultra-dense cores that are often left behind after massive stars run out of fuel and collapse.

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--  Probing Extreme Matter Through Observations of Neutron Stars
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