NASA’s Chandra telescope reveals Milky Way’s outer reaches may stretch farther than previously known
A team of astronomers has discovered that the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy may stretch further…
An Expert’s Guide To Tonight’s Surprise Aurora Australis: See In Your City
THE RUNDOWN Experts are forecasting a G2 geomagnetic storm hitting Earth on Friday, July 3, 2026, around 5:50pm…
James Webb Uncovers the Atmosphere of a Hellish Lava World 41 Light-Years Away
Artist’s illustration of lava exoplanet CoRoT-7 b. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada JWST data suggest 55 Cancri e may be…
Milky Way spiral arms may be larger than previously thought, study finds
A team of astronomers has discovered that the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy may stretch further…
Salt clouds discovered on iconic ‘Pink Planet’ as scientists finally get a good look at frosty orb
Scientists have discovered salt clouds surrounding the notable “Pink Planet,” according to a new study released by astronomers…
Rescue mission is launched to save an aging NASA telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s…
NASA Struggles to Save ‘Multitool’ Orbital Satellite From a Fiery Death
NASA suspended all scientific activity onboard its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory this past February, in the hopes of…
Largest and Most Detailed Picture Taken of Milky Way’s Center–With Millions of Stars and Thousands of Worlds
The center of the Milky Way, known as the ‘Galactic Bulge’ – credit, ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, CFHT. Image processing…
ESO Study Finds That No More Than 100,000 Satellites Should Orbit Earth
A first-of-its-kind study measured the extent to which bright constellations affect astronomers’ view of the night sky, setting…
Rubin Observatory Begins Its 10-Year Survey of the Universe
Over the next ten years, a groundbreaking facility in northern Chile will capture a full view of the…
Rubin observatory begins 10-year survey of the universe
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners…
Two ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Lighter Than Candy Candy Discovered by Researchers
Illustration planets TOI-791b and TOI-791c with host star TOI-791 Credit: NASA/Daniel Rutter Two ‘super-puff’ planets lighter than candy…