A new study reveals that ancient Egyptian coffins contain star maps matching the Milky Way, offering insight into their ...

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the Powers of 10 video, which came out in the 1970s. Perhaps you remember it, with the narrator taking us both outward toward the fathomless end of the Universe ...

As J.R.R. Tolkien wrote in The Fellowship of the Ring, “Not all those who wander are lost.” But in the case of planets, it’s possible that most of them are.

Large spiral galaxies like the Milky Way are expected to take several billion years to form ... "pure parallel" mode – an efficient strategy to collect high-quality images while JWST's main instrument ...

Large, grand-design spiral galaxies like our own Milky Way are common in the nearby Universe. But they have proven hard to ...

NASA and the European Space Agency are pulling out all the stops for the telescope's 35th anniversary with the reveal of four stunning new space images. The celebratory views include Mars ...

There’s real joy in sharing a telescope with others and observing in a crowd. Here's how you can find a star party near you to attend!

Ask any astronaut about the pleasures of spending time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and one of the responses will surely be the incredible views that they get to enjoy from 250 ...

“What is fascinating about this place is the spectacular night view of the Milky Way. This is one of the best spots to witness it. The air here is clean and crisp, which makes this a real ...

The world's most famous telescope is celebrating in style with new views of Mars, nebulas and a galaxy that reminds us of ...