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Massive Star Cluster Collision Spotted by Hubble

Posted August 22, 2012 8:24 AM

From National Geographic News:

The Hubble Space Telescope has glimpsed the first moments of a cosmic crash between two massive star clusters, astronomers say.

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Re: Massive Star Collision Spotted by Hubble

08/23/2012 6:06 AM

This piece is mistitled. It should read 'Massive Star Cluster Collision'. Massive stars are not colliding, contrary to what the title implies. In fact, it is *very* highly unlikely that *any* of the stars involved in this collision will themselves collide. This kind of sloppy, haphazard reporting is on the rise. Don't take part by merely parroting their headline mistakes. NG isn't as bad as some (Engadget, Space.com and SciAm are among the worst). Best to read the article first then title appropriately.

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Re: Massive Star Collision Spotted by Hubble

08/23/2012 6:41 AM

Not much chance people would read it if the title was "Large Cluster of Stars get near Each Other" unless it was in People Magazine.

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Re: Massive Star Collision Spotted by Hubble

08/23/2012 7:43 AM

'Stars Partake in Interstellar Orgy' should work - for both types of rags. :)

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08/23/2012 8:38 AM

Edited, just for you

Couldn't use your second suggestion though. Would accrue too many risen eyebrows from the peanut gallery

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