New images from ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile and other telescopes reveal a rich…
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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.
In a new study published today in the Astrophysical Journal, researchers from New York University…
Gullies on Martian sand dunes, like these in Matara Crater, have been very active, with…
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have for the first time precisely measured the distance…
Chemical models developed to help limit the emission of pollutants by car engines are being…
Astronomers have used Chandra to study a gigantic and resilient “cold front” in the Perseus…
An international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive…
In the first fractions of a second after the birth of our universe, not only…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have found the most distant star ever discovered.…
This image is packed full of galaxies! A keen eye can spot exquisite ellipticals and…
As part of an effort to identify distant planets hospitable to life, NASA has established…
The discovery of an exoplanet has most often resulted from the monitoring of a star’s…
The slow fade of radioactive elements following a supernova allows astrophysicists to study them at…
Galaxies and dark matter go together like peanut butter and jelly. You typically don’t find…
Starting next year, scientists will get their first look deep below the surface of Mars.…
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is undergoing final preparations in Florida for its April…
Astronomers have discovered a rare “runaway” star that is speeding across its galaxy at 300,000…