Astronomer Grote Reber’s ashes are held in radio telescope locations around the world
When American-born pioneer of radio astronomy Grote Reber died in Tasmania in 2002, his ashes were separated into…
Could Alien Worlds Thrive Around Dead Stars?
White dwarf stars, like this one shown shrouded by a planetary nebula, are much smaller than stars like…
“Like Nothing Anyone Has Ever Seen Before” – Bizarre Supernova Stuns Scientists
For the first time, astronomers have seen the inner layers of a star revealed in its final moments.…
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Mesmerizing Galaxies and Amazing Aurora
The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night…
Mysterious “Soot Planets” May Be Hiding in Plain Sight Among the Stars
Artist’s depiction of a “soot planet” and its formation process. Credit: Ari Gea/SayoStudio Some planets may be soot-rich…
Asteroid ice discovery may change ideas about origin of water on Earth
The parent body of near-Earth asteroid Ryugu appears to have harbored water in the form of ice for…
Ready Set Jet breaks the atmosphere with space-certified beauty
The brand’s biotech-infused, dual-ended Beauty Batons were launched aboard Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station on…
Powerful gamma ray explosion baffles scientists
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have discovered a gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy that’s not only…
JWST detects atmosphere on potentially habitable TRAPPIST-1e
For the first time, astronomers may have caught a glimpse of an atmosphere around TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized world…
Voyager 1 NASA probe continues mission 48 years later
In its 48th birthday month, here’s everything to know about the cosmic journey of Voyager 1 and its…
Clearest Images Ever Taken of Solar Flare by World’s Largest Solar Telescope Reveal Unprecedented Detail
A high-resolution image of the flare taken by Daniel Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii – NSF/NSO/AURA via SWNS…
The full corn moon will peak this weekend, accompanied by a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what’s in store | Regional/National Headlines
Many sky-gazers around the world will get the chance to see a dazzling celestial display this weekend —…