There are ideal orbits for space-based interferometers
Ever since the telescope was invented in 1608, astronomers have striven for bigger and better telescopes.
When it comes to instruments to observe the sky,...
There aren’t many galaxies like the Milky Way nearby. now we know why
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, maybe even a grand design spiral galaxy. We can’t be sure from our vantage point.
But one...
NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers methane in a distant planet’s atmosphere
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of astronomy.
It has detected methane in the atmosphere of an exoplanet...
NASA tests new Mars helicopter on two different planets
NASA has been making incredible progress in exploring Mars, not only by using rovers but also through advanced helicopters.
These helicopters are designed to fly...
James Webb Space Telescope peers into the atmosphere of a puffy, fluffy exoplanet
Exoplanets are definitely a bit of a hot topic at the moment.
Throw in a sprinkling of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and you...
Dwarf galaxies may not last long in milky way’s halo, shows study
A groundbreaking study has shifted our understanding of the dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, challenging long-held beliefs about their nature and composition.
Previously thought...
A galaxy only 350 million years old had surprising amounts of metal
Astrophysicists working with the JWST have found a surprising amount of metal in a galaxy only 350 million years after the Big Bang. How...
Dwarf galaxies: The unsung heroes of star creation
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a fascinating discovery about dwarf galaxies.
Contrary to what we might think when we see massive galaxies...
Saturn’s rings will disappear in 2025. don’t worry, they’ll return soon enough
The rings of Saturn are some of the most well-known and captivating spectacles in the night sky, which are so large they can easily...
Scientists uncover triple star systems, transforming theories of stellar evolution
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of Leeds have made a discovery that could change the way we understand some of the...