This breathtaking close-up of the Andromeda galaxy’s core was captured by NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope. This image of the Andromeda Galaxy is based on data from NASA’s retired Spitzer Space ...

Fluffy strands of cosmic gas and dust illuminated by bright young stars form a beautiful cloudscape in a neighboring nebula.

While the events observed around Sgr A* are dramatic, this black hole is not as active as some at the center of other ...

It’s visible to the naked eye from a dark site. The Andromeda galaxy, then known as the Andromeda nebula, is a bright spot in the sky that intrigued early astronomers. The Andromeda galaxy ...

There’s really no reason you can’t use binoculars to look into space – and in fact astronomers have been working on doing so ...

Dr. Danielle Pahud is an instructor in the University of Manitoba’s department of physics and astronomy and director of the ...

Gene Roddenberry's galaxy spanning Star Trek saga debuted on NBC and helped transform sci-fi television from tired ...

Cornerstone Christian School students were treated to a captivating tour of the Milk Way and beyond without even having to ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A team of international researchers has developed an innovative approach to uncover the secrets of dark matter in the cosmos. They are searching for dark matter using atomic ...

Feb. 18, 2025 — Lobster-eye satellite Einstein Probe captured the X-ray flash from a very elusive celestial pair. The discovery opens a new way to explore how massive stars interact and evolve ...