A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the ...

Recent studies challenge the long-held belief that the Milky Way is a standard model for understanding galaxy formation, ...

Exoplanets have captured the imagination of the public and scientists alike and as the search continues for more, researchers ...

Radio galaxies already feature mind-bending physics, with supermassive black holes accreting matter at the galactic core and sending out vast plasma jets that glow at radio frequencies. Those larger ...

Observations show Andromeda has a more active star formation history than the Milky Way, potentially due to a past galactic ...

ESA’s decade-long Milky Way Gaia mapping mission still has tons of data to release over the next few years. Expect surprises.

Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.

A massive filament of gas and dust, designated X7, has been elongated during its long approach to the Milky Way galaxy's ...

Astro Tourism is the travel trend you didn’t know you needed. As 6 planets align in February 2025, here are best spots to watch the rare event in Saudi Arabia.

Watch the mesmerizing Tarantula Nebula video captured by the Hubble telescope, showcasing the most productive star-forming ...