Astronomy News - Space Science - Articles and Images

Explore the Milky Way's Monster Black Hole with This Virtual Tour

May 30, 2018 | Article

Last month, scientists announced the discovery of thousands of black holes at the heart of our galaxy. Here's what that looks like.
Read More

'Nova Wonders' Asks 'What's the Universe Made Of' Tonight (Exclusive Clip)

May 30, 2018 | Article

A new clip from "Nova Wonders: What's the Universe Made Of," premiering tonight (May 30) at 9 p.m. EDT/8 p.m. CDT, shows a key detection of a violent smashup that could help unlock the secrets of the universe's racing expansion.
Read More

World Science Festival Kicks Off in NYC with Black Holes, Aliens and More

May 30, 2018 | Article

Science fans from around the globe will converge in New York City this week for the 11th annual World Science Festival, a celebration of scientific discoveries with more than 70 live events.
Read More

What's the Absolutely Amazing Theory of Almost Everything?

May 30, 2018 | Article

Here's why the Standard Model of particle physics is seriously amazing.
Read More

Very Large Telescope: Powerful Eyes on the Sky

May 29, 2018 | Reference

The Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile can spot objects that are 4 billion times fainter than what can be seen with the unaided eye.
Read More

Will 'Manhattanhenge' Always Light Up NYC Streets?

May 29, 2018 | Article

Could anything disrupt NYC's "Manhattanhenge" sunsets?
Read More

Vesta: Facts About the Brightest Asteroid

May 29, 2018 | Reference

Vesta is the second largest asteroid in the solar system.
Read More

More Comet Samples Needed to Understand Solar System's History, Scientists Say

May 29, 2018 | Article

More samples of comets are urgently needed to better understand the early history of the solar system, say researchers analyzing comet dust brought back to Earth by NASA’s Stardust mission in 2006.
Read More