AI finds over 1,000 unusual celestial objects in Hubble telescope archives

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An AI tool discovered over 1,000 unusual celestial objects in Hubble telescope archives, including some defying scientific classification. The AI identified 800 previously unknown objects, such as merging galaxies and stars trailing gas, after analyzing millions of images. Several dozen objects were entirely unclassifiable. This AI-driven discovery highlights its potential for accelerating astronomical research and analyzing vast datasets, complementing human expertise and citizen science efforts.


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