Massive stars about eight times more massive than the sun explode as supernovae at the end of their lives. The explosions, ...

The results of our study provide the first solid evidence that globular clusters formed through multiple star-formation ...

Astronomers observed neutron star 4U 1820-30 spinning at 716 times per second, among the galaxy’s fastest, emitting bursts ...

The rich tapestry of the Horsehead Nebula pops out against the backdrop of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies that are ...

The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) reveals a stunning view of star-forming region Sagittarius C ...

Good to know: “Make sure to consult the phases of the moon for optimal Milky Way viewing, when planning your visit. Rooms on ...

Large galaxies, like the Milky Way, attract smaller galaxies. Our solar system's cosmic neighborhood spans 100,000 ...

Sagittarius A* has been seen by human eyes with an "image produced by a global research team called the Event Horizon ...

This brings us to eROSITA, the Max Planck Institute of Extraterrestrial Physics' powerful space-based X-ray telescope. Led by astrophysicist Michael Yeung of the Institute, a team of researchers has ...