A bright star within our Milky Way galaxy photobombed a new image of the distant galaxy NGC 5530, located 40 million light-years away, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. The star, positioned 10 thousand light-years from Earth, created a striking visual effect by overlapping with the galaxy’s core, giving the appearance that it is at the heart of NGC 5530. This chance alignment showcases the galaxy’s patchy spiral arms and highlights localized bursts of star formation, providing a unique perspective on this cosmic phenomenon.
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2025 hurricane names include Andrea, Barry and Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, starting Sunday, is expected to feature an above-normal number of storms, with a 60% chance of 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The names for this season include Andrea, Barry, and Chantal, among others, and are part of a rotating list managed by the World Meteorological Organization. Naming storms aids communication about forecasts...
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