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Elliptical
M87 in 3D: New view of galaxy helps pin down mass of the black hole at its core: Mapping stellar…
Seen from Earth, the giant elliptical galaxy M87 is just a two-dimensional blob, though one that appears perfectly symmetrical and thus a favored target of amateur astronomers.Yet, a new, highly detailed analysis of the motion of…
How elliptical craters could shed light on age of Saturn’s moons: Scientist used Cassini data…
A new SwRI study describes how unique populations of craters on two of Saturn's moons could help indicate the satellites' age and the conditions of their formation. Using data from NASA's Cassini mission, SwRI postdoctoral researcher Dr.…