A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the ...

A trio of astronomers from the University of Tokyo and Niigata University have found what they describe as "peculiar embedded ...

Gaia was launched on December 19, 2013, and began scanning the stars in July 2014. It mapped over two billion stars, ...

The future of galaxies remains one of the most interesting topics for experts. In fact, they will not survive the passage of ...

Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.

Are you fascinated by planets and stars? Do you love staring into the night sky? Here are some places that guarantee a ...

In the meantime, there remains a chance to glimpse Gaia through a small telescope before its final retirement. Uwe Lammers, ...

Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours — but he couldn't have done it without a little help.

Recent studies challenge the long-held belief that the Milky Way is a standard model for understanding galaxy formation, ...

Dark sky is part of that conservation plan ... For those wanting to capture the Milky Way, you're spoilt for choice as it is visible from January through to November. If you're in need of a ...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia telescope has completed its objective - making the most detailed and precise map of ...

Sisters has been named Oregon's newest 'Dark Sky Community,' in recognition of the city’s efforts to curb light pollution.