Large Magellanic Cloud

The Magellenic Clouds Stay Connected By A String Of Stars

A bridge of stars between the Magellanic Clouds helps unravel a mystery.

7 years ago

What is the Closest Galaxy to the Milky Way?

Located just 25,000 light years from our Solar System is the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, the closest galaxy to the…

7 years ago

What are Magellanic Clouds?

Beyond the Milky Way Galaxy lies the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, two bundles of stars and dust that orbit…

7 years ago

What is the Biggest Star in the Universe?

If our Universe could be likened to a playground, our Sun would be one of the little kids playing in…

8 years ago

Fast Radio Bursts On Repeat – Aliens, Or A Rotating Neutron Star?

A team of scientists from CSIRO and McGill have achieved an first by being able to pinpoint the source of…

8 years ago

Gamma Ray Bursts Limit The Habitability of Certain Galaxies, Says Study

Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are some of the brightest, most dramatic events in the Universe. These cosmic tempests are characterized…

9 years ago

10 Interesting Facts About the Milky Way

The Milky Way Galaxy is an immense and very interesting place. Not only does it measure some 120,000–180,000 light-years in…

9 years ago

Whittling Away At SN1987A

A team of Australian astronomers has been busy utilizing some of the world's leading radio telescopes located in both Australia…

9 years ago

‘Cosmic Zombie’ Star Triggered This Explosion In Nearby Galaxy

It might be a bad idea to get close to dead stars. Like a White Walker from Game of Thrones, this "cosmic…

10 years ago

Forging Stars – Peering Into Starbirth and Death

Some 160,000 light years away towards the constellation of Dorado (the Swordfish), is an amazing area of starbirth and death.…

10 years ago