Every once in a while, the stars (or, in this case, satellites) align, and keen observers can receive an unexpected…
Not all stars are members of galaxies. Some stars exist in the space between galaxies, though they didn't form there.…
First light is an exciting time for astronomers and engineers who help bring new telescopes up to speed. One of…
A super-Earth planet has been found orbiting a red dwarf star, only 37 light-years from the Earth. Named Ross 508…
Hubble's most remarkable feature might be its longevity. The Hubble has been operating for almost 32 years and has fed…
A new study examines two rocky exoplanets (TOI-1634b and TOI-1685b) that appear to have been stripped of their atmospheres.
Since time immemorial, philosophers and scholars have contemplated the beginning of time and even tried to determine when all things…
The field of exoplanet photography is just getting underway, with astronomers around the world striving to capture clear images of…
Japanese astronomers have captured images of an astonishing 1800 supernovae. 58 of these supernovae are the scientifically-important Type 1a supernovae…
Using the Subaru Telescope, a team of astronomers recently probed a 500 light-year region of the early Universe and found…