The Beast's environment: How a supermassive black hole shapes the fate of the Milky WaySagittarius A*'s rapid rotation reveals insights into its formation and growth primarily through accretion of surrounding materials.
Hubble completes the largest galactic mosaic of all-timeThe comprehensive study of Andromeda reveals insights into star formation, dust lanes, and the distribution of stars within the galaxy.
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formedGalaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning DetailThe James Webb Telescope provides unprecedented views of star formation in the Small Magellanic Cloud's NGC 602, revealing key characteristics of early universe conditions.
Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map ever of the Milky WayThe VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea extended map provides unprecedented detail of the Milky Way, revealing 1.5 billion celestial objects.
Scientists are baffled after discovering bizarre 'icy balls' in spaceTwo unusual celestial objects found in the Milky Way may represent a new kind of star.
Scientists Spot Giant Black Hole Destroying GalaxyA supermassive black hole is preventing the galaxy GS-10578 from forming new stars, effectively rendering it 'dead.'
Hubble completes the largest galactic mosaic of all-timeThe comprehensive study of Andromeda reveals insights into star formation, dust lanes, and the distribution of stars within the galaxy.
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formedGalaxies merging billions of years ago led to the birth of the universe's largest galaxies through intense star formation.
A Star Is Born: A Phenomenal New Image Showcases a Stellar Nursery in Stunning DetailThe James Webb Telescope provides unprecedented views of star formation in the Small Magellanic Cloud's NGC 602, revealing key characteristics of early universe conditions.
Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map ever of the Milky WayThe VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea extended map provides unprecedented detail of the Milky Way, revealing 1.5 billion celestial objects.
Scientists are baffled after discovering bizarre 'icy balls' in spaceTwo unusual celestial objects found in the Milky Way may represent a new kind of star.
Scientists Spot Giant Black Hole Destroying GalaxyA supermassive black hole is preventing the galaxy GS-10578 from forming new stars, effectively rendering it 'dead.'
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star FormationIn a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
The Webb Telescope Just Identified 6 Giant Gaseous Planets That Are More Massive Than JupiterRogue planets may form independently in space, making them potentially more common than previously believed, suggesting new dynamics in planetary formation.
Researchers spot largest black hole jets ever discoveredSupermassive black holes emit jets influencing their own galaxies and beyond, affecting star formation across immense distances.
Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
Uncovering Magnetism's Mysterious Role in the GalaxySusan Clark is pioneering efforts in understanding the Milky Way's magnetic field influence.
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star FormationIn a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
The Webb Telescope Just Identified 6 Giant Gaseous Planets That Are More Massive Than JupiterRogue planets may form independently in space, making them potentially more common than previously believed, suggesting new dynamics in planetary formation.
Researchers spot largest black hole jets ever discoveredSupermassive black holes emit jets influencing their own galaxies and beyond, affecting star formation across immense distances.
Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
Uncovering Magnetism's Mysterious Role in the GalaxySusan Clark is pioneering efforts in understanding the Milky Way's magnetic field influence.
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observedNASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big BangThe James Webb Space Telescope successfully imaged galaxies from just 250 million years after the Big Bang, revealing details about their formation and light sources.
Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young StarsThe Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
Day 2 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent CalendarThe James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of star formation in the Serpens Nebula.
Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the CloudsThe James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
Day 15 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Glowing From WithinThe James Webb Space Telescope captures the star-forming cluster NGC 1333, showcasing active star formation and the birth of potential planetary systems.
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observedNASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big BangThe James Webb Space Telescope successfully imaged galaxies from just 250 million years after the Big Bang, revealing details about their formation and light sources.
Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young StarsThe Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
Day 2 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent CalendarThe James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of star formation in the Serpens Nebula.
Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the CloudsThe James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
Day 15 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Glowing From WithinThe James Webb Space Telescope captures the star-forming cluster NGC 1333, showcasing active star formation and the birth of potential planetary systems.
The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?The Universe, 13.8 billion years old, contains an estimated 6 to 20 trillion galaxies, with much of its star-formation history rooted in the past.
The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?The Universe, 13.8 billion years old, contains an estimated 6 to 20 trillion galaxies, with much of its star-formation history rooted in the past.
Black holes are killing our universeSupermassive black holes are believed to inhibit star formation and influence the universe's expansion.
Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe's Euclid telescope are dazzlingEuclid space telescope creating a map to understand dark matter and dark energy.
Whoa! The Webb Telescope Zoomed Way into the Iconic Horsehead NebulaAstronomers use telescopes like JWST's MIRI and NIRCam to study the Horsehead Nebula and its chemistry for insights into star system formation.
Why an 'unexciting' galaxy could provide clues about the universe's evolutionThe image of NGC 5238 reveals a dwarf irregular galaxy with a complex history of possible mergers and star formations.
A prodigious transformation: A star has been born from the cold cosmic voidStars have a beginning and an end, with a transformation process from cold material to an incandescent fireball taking millions of years.