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intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning
about our universe. If you're looking for grade school level astronomy
information, please see the StarChild
web site. Enjoy your cosmic journey!
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"Naked-Eye" Gamma-ray Burst Was Aimed Squarely at Earth
Unparalleled data from satellites and observatories around the globe show that the jet from a powerful stellar explosion March 19 was aimed almost directly at Earth. The event, called a gamma-ray burst, became bright enough for human eyes to see. The observations give astronomers the most detailed portrait of a burst ever made.
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Featured Scientist: Dr. Duilia de Mello
You don't have to have a telescope as a child to develop an interest in astronomy. Dr. Duilia de Mello grew up without one in Brazil, but she was inspired by the moon just the same.
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Feature Scientist Archive
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Satellite Showcase: Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is the latest high energy gamma-ray observatory launched by NASA. It is designed to study energetic phenomena from a variety of celestial sources.
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