The latest research results indicate that these famous star clusters represent the different phases of life of one and the ...

Recent research has revealed that three well-known star clusters — the Orion Nebula Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades — are linked in a cosmic family tree. Though these clusters appear distinct ...

While astronomers have previously seen young discs that contain newborn, massive, Jupiter-like planets, McClure says, “we’ve ...

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The astronomers observed hot minerals just beginning to solidify – the first specks of planet-forming material, the ...

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Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a spectacular image of the Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) shining close to the dark shape of the Seahorse Nebula.

For the first time, astronomers have observed the moment when planets start forming around a distant star, revealing a ...

For the photographers honored at the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards, the universe is their muse. From our ...

The night sky is home to many celestial features named after creatures from Earth’s oceans. Among the stars, you’ll find ...

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A decade of observations by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has produced the sharpest and most detailed images of the Andromeda ...