Astronomers have used Chandra to study a gigantic and resilient “cold front” in the Perseus…
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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.
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…
More images from the European Southern Observatory.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope currently is undergoing final integration and test phases that will…
This mosaic, taken by the Mars Curiosity rover, looks uphill at Mount Sharp. Spanning the…
A hot, metallic, Earth-sized planet with a density similar to Mercury — situated 339 light…
The first interstellar object ever seen in our solar system, named ‘Oumuamua, is giving scientists…