Scientists discovered a radiocarbon spike 14,300 years ago, caused by the largest known solar storm.…
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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.
A breathtaking Hubble image showcases two neighboring galaxies, NGC 3558 and LEDA 83465, located in…
In recent years, astronomy has seen itself in a bit of crisis: Although we know…
New and old stars alike twinkle in the dusty spiral arms of galaxy NGC 1087,…
Astronomers have discovered that a quasar’s spectral energy distribution isn’t affected by its brightness,…
These “Building blocks” of this Kuiper belt object may point to key details of streaming…
Outer reaches of solar system could harbor another planet—or evidence modifying laws of gravity. A…
New Nature paper contains the results of international observing campaign conducted over 130 days. Scientists,…
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured this detailed image of NGC 6951, a notable galaxy…
Extraordinarily Bright Bursts of Light Found Between Galaxies A clear starry night is deceptively tranquil…
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the lenticular galaxy NGC 612,…
H.E.S.S. observatory records 20 tera-electronvolts photons from the Vela pulsar. Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory…
Massive Low Earth Orbit Communications Satellites Could Disrupt Astronomy Observations of the BlueWalker 3 prototype…
Intense flashes of light, not mass, resolve the puzzle of impossible brightness. When scientists viewed…
Researchers confirm the spin of the M87 galaxy’s supermassive black hole by observing the wobble…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe broke its own record by approaching within 4.51 million miles of…
What are some skywatching highlights in October 2023? A “ring of fire” solar eclipse across…
Hubble’s image of G35.2-0.7N reveals a massive protostar ejecting a jet, providing insights into high-mass…