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Only a Black Hole Could Make a Black Hole That Massive!

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Black holes may merge to produce second-generation black holes. Learn more about black holes at HowStuffWorks.

The Milky Way: Understanding Our Place in the Galaxy

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A look at the night sky at any time of year will reveal a faint band of light stretching across the sky -- our solar system's home, the Milky Way. How much do we really know about it?

The Milky Way Galaxy Quiz

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Do you have more than a passing interest in the night sky? Channel your aspiring inner astronomer and see if you can ace this quiz on the Milky Way.

Can You Identify These Types of Celestial Bodies From NASA Pictures?

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Many different types of celestial objects inhabit our night sky, and some of them can even be seen by the naked eye! In this quiz, we'll explore 40 amazing celestial bodies, along with their applicable NASA images. Think you can match the photo to the celestial object? Take this quiz now to find out!

Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?

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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.

Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?

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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?

Hydrangea

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Hydrangeas are shrubs with large flower clusters of many colors. Grow hydrangeas as perennial borders or potted plants. Learn about hydrangeas.

10 Space Landmarks We'd Like to Visit

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Fling away your Fodor's! Toss your TripAdvisor! We have the only guided tour of outer space you'll need -- a foray into the final frontier so ambitious it will make the Voyager probes' Grand Tours look like daytrips.

Cactus Plants

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Cacti and succulent plants come in a variety of types, sizes, shapes, and colors. Learn about their characteristics and how to care for these plants.

What are the odds there is life in outer space?

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Are we alone? Jodie Foster's character in "Contact" didn't think so, and neither do the scientists who've been listening for an extraterrestrial message for decades.

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