Hubble Space Telescope captures dazzling embrace of merging galaxies By John Loeffler published 2 December 22 A newly released photo from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a spectacular galaxy merger in progress.
Beautiful interactive map of the universe lets you journey through space-time almost to the Big Bang By Robert Lea published 2 December 22 A new interactive map of the cosmos allows users to journey from our galaxy to the most distant sources of light that existed just after the Big Bang.
Galactic cannibal Andromeda feasts on smaller galaxies, cosmic leftovers reveal By Robert Lea published 29 November 22 Andromeda, the Milky Way's neighboring spiral galaxy, may be a cosmic cannibal that has been growing by chowing down on smaller galaxies.
Breathtaking image of galaxy cluster made by merging X-ray and radio data By Elizabeth Rayne published 29 November 22 A structure in the heart of the Perseus galaxy cluster can now be seen as an otherworldly display of reds and blues thanks to a new technique that involves merging X-ray and radio data.
Nebulas glow with forming stars in stunning new image By Stefanie Waldek published 28 November 22 ESO's Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy gives us a peek at the action inside the stellar nurseries.
Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning intergalactic bridge of stars in new image By John Loeffler published 28 November 22 A new Hubble photo shows a tidal tail crossing the span between galaxies like a celestial bridge of stars.
Magnetic Milky Way filaments dwarfed by mysterious structures in distant galaxy cluster By Robert Lea published 28 November 22 Astronomers have discovered the distant relatives of huge, highly organized magnetic filaments dangling in the center of the Milky Way.
Astronomers trace 84 bright blasts to colliding stars in ancient galaxies By Robert Lea published 25 November 22 Astronomers have traced mysterious short gamma-ray bursts back to active star-forming galaxies in the distant early universe.
China tests novel 'lobster eye' X-ray telescope for observing cosmic events By Andrew Jones published 25 November 22 A novel "lobster eye" telescope aboard a small Chinese satellite has delivered its first images, paving the way for more complex future missions using its technology.
Lopsided star cluster may disprove Newton and Einstein, controversial new study claims By Tom Metcalfe published 23 November 22 An uneven distribution of stars in several nearby clusters may offer evidence of MOND — a controversial theory of gravity that disputes Newton and rejects the existence of dark matter.
Turbulent 'cosmic web' binds cluster of galaxies in new radio telescope images By Robert Lea published 22 November 22 New radio telescope images show the galactic cluster Abell 2255 in unprecedented detail and hint at the physical processes occurring in this region of space 1 billion light-years away.
3D intergalactic map will reveal details about dark matter, black holes and stars By Robert Lea published 21 November 22 The first data release from WALLABY reveals a 3D map of hundreds of galaxies, hinting at impressive observations to come.
Sweet! Neutron stars are like cosmic chocolates, with hard or soft shells and centers By Robert Lea published 18 November 22 Whether neutron stars have soft or hard cores and shells, like different types of cosmic chocolates, may depend on if they are heavy or light, new research indicates.
The James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the earliest galaxies of the universe like never before, scientists say By Meghan Bartels published 17 November 22 NASA's newest space telescope has left scientists seeing distant stars — and galaxies.
Hubble Space Telescope offers stunning view clouded out by a future star By Robert Lea published 17 November 22 A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows a molecular cloud of gas and dust that harbors a compact object that will soon become an infant star.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2022 By Tom Kerss last updated 28 November 22 Buying Guide Use one of the best telescopes for seeing planets to get the ultimate views of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and beyond, whilst bagging a bargain this Cyber Monday
Fiery James Webb Space Telescope image shows the early days of star formation By Robert Lea published 16 November 22 The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a blazing cosmic hourglass filled with vibrant colors and hiding a fledgling star, or protostar, at its heart.
Betelgeuse's mysterious 'Great Dimming' may have been triggered by a wandering black hole By Paul Sutter published 14 November 22 New research suggests that a wandering companion may have played a role in Betelgeuse's antics of late 2019.
Scientists discover massive 'extragalactic structure' behind the Milky Way By Brandon Specktor published 13 November 22 An uncharted region of space known as the "zone of avoidance" lurks behind the Milky Way's center – and astronomers just found an enormous, multi-galaxy structure there.
A new approach might help scientists see inside a neutron star By Elizabeth Rayne published 13 November 22 Astrophysicists tested a potential approach to determining the state of the matter inside a neutron star, a tricky feat.
