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Peaceful It Is Not, But Universe May Be Less Violent Than Once Thought

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new analysis of Hubble Space Telescope data has uncovered evidence the universe experienced far fewer major collisions among galaxies than previously thought.

Filed under Research, Astronomy on Tuesday, June 1, 2004.

Astronomers: Star May Be Biggest, Brightest Yet Observed

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida-led team of astronomers may have discovered the brightest star yet observed in the universe, a fiery behemoth that could be as much as much as seven times brighter than the current record holder.

Filed under Research, Astronomy on Monday, January 5, 2004.