Known as ultraluminous X-ray sources, the emitters are easy to spot when viewed straight on,…
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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.
New solar cycle clock resolves timings of solar activity, revealing the long and the short…
Night Turns to Day The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles (423 kilometers) above…
This month we’ll get to see a Full Moon on August 22, 2021, known by…
Gas stripped from a galaxy returns like a boomerang, offering new insight into star formation…
Astronomers Uncover Briefest Supernova-Powered Gamma-Ray Burst Gemini North identifies collapsing star as the surprising cause…
PhD student discovers that solar radiation could be a more important source of lunar iron…
Researchers have captured the most detailed radio images ever of the Large Magellanic Cloud, uncovering…
The study’s target, Psyche, is the destination of an upcoming NASA mission. A close examination…
Comet Atlas May Have Been a Blast From the Past When our very early ancestors…
NASA Backs PUNCH Outreach Program for Solar Exploration NASA has funded a five-year outreach program…
This ambitious program will study half a million galaxies in a field the size of…
NASA’s EUNIS mission has returned with upgraded tools to study mysterious, ultra-hot regions in the…
The newly discovered feature offers insight into the large-scale structure of our galaxy, which is…
Saturn Makes Waves in its Own Rings In the same way that earthquakes cause our…
The Ophiuchus star-forming complex offers an analog for the formation of the solar system, including…
On August 9, 2021, ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft passed within 4,967 miles (7,995 kilometers) of…
This jewel-bright image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows NGC 1385, a spiral galaxy…