EarthSky News - Sept 29 - Is the Milky Way Normal?

September 29 Is the Milky Way Normal? by:

Is the Milky Way a normal galaxy? Astronomers assume our Milky Way galaxy is typical. They use our knowledge of it to leapfrog out to understanding the rest of the universe. But is the Milky Way typical? Every visible star is within Milky Way It's not too late to spot the starlit band of our Milky Way galaxy in the evening. Space visionaries boost Pluto lander At a NASA symposium this week, space scientists and engineers presented an exciting new concept for a lander that would explore Pluto by "hopping" across its surface. Friday FAQ: Why don't poison frogs poison themselves?    Scientists are a step closer to resolving this head-scratcher. And their findings have potential consequences for the fight against pain and addiction.

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Every visible star is within Milky Way On any night, any time of year, every star you see belongs to our Milky Way galaxy.

Night sky from sea caves Jack Fusco Photography captured this image from a sea cave in Malibu, California. The glow on the ocean is bioluminescence, a biochemical light from sea creatures, the sea-going equivalent of firefly light. See another cool shot from a sea cave, here.   Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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