Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way ...

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork ...

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

Depictions of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess found on tombs and coffins dating back almost 5,000 years may represent a key ...

Two new research studies explore how a stellar nursery in the heart of the Milky Way is affected by the region’s strong ...

Magnetars are among the rarest—and weirdest—denizens of the galactic zoo. They have powerful magnetic fields and may be the ...

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of ...

May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, ...