The largest stars in the universe live the life of a rock star - they are born brilliant, live fast and die young. If that is ...

ALMA’s most ambitious galactic survey yet exposes a wild, filament-filled stellar nursery at the very heart of the Milky Way. Astronomers have produced a remarkable new view of the center of the Milky ...

Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, ...

Astronomers have witnessed one of our universe's biggest stars transforming into a rare stellar body, and the dramatic metamorphosis may be the prequel to a powerful supernova explosion that sees this ...

Thanks to Fink, a software package created by two CNRS engineers, it is now possible to track millions of transient celestial phenomena observed in the sky by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, ...

A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.

Astronomers say one of the universe’s largest stars has dramatically changed since 2014, possibly entering a rare final phase that could end in a spectacular supernova explosion.

India embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic shift highlights India's growing influence in the realm of ...

The micrometeorite hunt continues, and the final discovery makes the entire search worthwhile. Tiny cosmic fragments can hide in the most unexpected places. #Micrometeorites #SpaceScience ...

Part two of the micrometeorite search dives deeper into the process of identifying these rare particles from outer space. The ...

Astronomers have reported one of the longest stellar dimming events ever recorded, with a Sun-like star fading by 97 percent for nearly 200 days. Astronomers believe one of the longest stellar dimming ...

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views. Michael d’Estries is a science ...