The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 spacecraft has thrived for over 30 months, using sunlight alone…
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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena beyond Earth’s atmosphere, including stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and the vast cosmos itself. It explores the origins, evolution, and fate of the universe through observation, theory, and cutting-edge technology such as telescopes, space probes, and satellite missions. From mapping distant galaxies to detecting exoplanets and probing cosmic microwave background radiation, astronomy connects physics, mathematics, and chemistry to unravel the mysteries of space and time—revealing our place in the universe and inspiring ongoing discoveries across astrophysics and cosmology.
Could Life Survive Around the Nearest Stars? In collaboration with the Breakthrough Initiative, Saber Astronautics,…
Hubble imaged a protostar in the Chamaeleon constellation, showcasing the early stage of star formation.…
Stunning Yearly Observations Reveal Changes to Gas Giants’ Atmospheres In Greek mythology, a race of…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Primed to Lift the Haze Surrounding Sub-Neptunes Detailed atmospheric studies…
We have a rare opportunity to witness the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600…
Hubble revealed that massive protostars produce jets like smaller stars, hinting at a universal star-formation…
Pulsar speeds suggest weak supernovae are rare and mostly happen in close binary systems, not…
The interstellar object ‘Oumuamua continues to puzzle scientists years after its 2017 discovery. Upcoming observatories…
The next full Moon is a near-total lunar eclipse, the Beaver, Frost/Frosty, or Snow Moon;…
Astronomers have developed a novel technique that enables NASA’s TESS telescope to detect planets orbiting…
Using Chandra and XMM-Newton, astronomers found evidence of a Saturn-sized planet candidate in the Whirlpool…
Humans have long speculated on the existence of other worlds, with the idea first mooted…
How are chemical elements produced in our Universe? Where do heavy elements like gold and…
A husband-and-wife team of astronomers at The University of Toledo established the star formation history…
Sagittarius B’s turbulent dust lanes may trigger star birth in the galactic center. Looking at…
By implementing artificial intelligence techniques similar to those used in autonomous cars, a team from…
A tiny telescope far from Earth could revolutionize astronomy. Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near…