A newly published study details Spica, an eccentric double-lined spectroscopic binary system with a β…
Browsing: Stars
Stars are massive, luminous spheres of plasma held together by gravity, and they are the fundamental building blocks of galaxies. Formed from collapsing clouds of gas and dust, stars generate energy through nuclear fusion, converting hydrogen into helium and releasing light and heat in the process. They come in a wide range of sizes, colors, and life stages—from newborn protostars to red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Studying stars helps astronomers understand the origins of elements, the evolution of galaxies, and the dynamics of the universe itself. This page features the latest research and discoveries about stars, from stellar birth and death to their role in cosmic evolution.
An international team of astronomers has discovered some of the oldest stars in the Milky…
A team of astronomers has discovered a stable structure around one of the most massive,…
Astronomers believe that radio waves coming from supersonic stars will help them find stars that…
In a newly published study, astronomers reveal that the two giant stars in binary system…
Astronomers reach an important milestone in the study of cluster mergers, showing that member galaxies…
Using Kepler data, a team of astronomers has observed a white dwarf star displaying massive…
This newly released Hubble image shows the Quintuplet Cluster, which is located 100 light-years from…
New research by an international team of astronomers solves the mystery of hot blue stars,…
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers has uncovered surprising new clues about…
A team of astronomers has just completed the most extensive polarization survey of stars to…
Using the Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope, a team of astronomers studied…
Using a new technique for measuring the age of a star using its spin, astronomers…
A team of astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to measure the average motion of…
A newly published study details the discovery of a new class of “hypervelocity stars” -…
In a newly published study, researchers from the University of Rochester use computer simulations to…
Astronomers have completed the largest-ever survey of dense gas clouds in the Milky Way, cataloging…
A newly discovered jet of high-energy particles emanating from a dying star has helped scientists…