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Hubble Marks 200,000 Orbits While Hunting a Supernova That Reappears
Key Takeaways
- Hubble captured an image of galaxy cluster MACS J0417 on Sept. 19, 2026, with the cluster appearing left of center.
- The cluster acts as a gravitational lens, bending and magnifying light from distant objects behind it.
- Supernova Athena was discovered in 2025 by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
- Athena is predicted to reappear between now and early March 2027.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov