The expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, which promises to bring faster internet to remote corners of the ...

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Throughout history, humanity has made remarkable discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the world. But not all finds come with clear answers. Some defy explanation, leaving scientists ...

The spiral galaxy M83 is captured face-on, providing a clear view of its full structure. Chandra's X-ray data reveals ...

The Very Large Telescope in Chile has found, for the first time, an infant planet nestled in spiral arms of dust around a ...

The James Webb telescope has made another stunning discovery -- this time of a massive planet that could potentially sustain ...

New findings about intermediate-mass black holes could shed light on some of the universe’s more mysterious components. In a recently published paper, a group of scientists have found new evidence of ...

Some planets take the expression "you're your own worst enemy" to the extreme. At least, that's what astronomers found when ...

Astronomers have spotted another never-before-seen "nova" blaze to life in the night sky. This may be the first time that ...

For the photographers honored at the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards, the universe is their muse. From our fiery sun to dazzling aurorae, and a sparkling Milky Way to captivating ...

New York, NY In Forty Ways to Know a Star: Using Stars to Understand Astronomy, Jillian Scudder explores stars’ greatest mysteries through 40 short essays accompanied by photos and illustrations.

No relief for astronomy industry in new tariff exemptions Telescopes, parts, accessories, and cameras are not included in exceptions announced to the Trump administration’s tariffs.