New data from Rosetta and Philae reveal that the nucleus of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is not…
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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 calculations indicate favorable conditions for small quantities of brine to form during some nights…
A new color map of Ceres reveals the differences in morphology and color across the…
This Hubble image of the week shows elliptical galaxy NGC 2865, which is located roughly…
A newly published study reveals that Nova Vul 1670 is not only rich in molecular…
Astronomers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have detected the presence of complex organic molecules…
A newly published study brings scientists one step closer to understanding the close familial relationship…
NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft completed 1,000 orbits around the Red Planet…
New research provides the most complete picture yet of how galaxies like the Milky Way…
New research examines what creates the magnetic bands on the Sun and how they influence…
As NASA scientists explore our solar system and search for new worlds, they are finding…
A newly published study reveals that supernova remnant 3C 397 is the remains of a…
This newly released Hubble image shows the center of the globular cluster Messier 22, also…
Astronomers have identified eight galaxies with bright active nuclei that have illuminated material far outside…
By using data from ESA’s Herschel and Planck space observatories, astronomers have discovered what could…
In a new study, astronomers used mathematical analysis and simulations to show that it is…
A newly published study from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics reveals that magnetic fields influence…
A series of observations from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show how dark blast zones from…