Rather than solid arms, spiral galaxies may show density waves—regions where matter slows down and bunches up, like cars in ...

The iconic "Cosmic Cliffs" image captured by the Webb Telescope was turned into a 3D fly-through, revealing a stunning stellar nursery.

David Leckrone's Hubble Ultra Deep Field image reveals a breathtaking view of deep space, filled with vivid colors and a rich blend of stars and cosmic elements. Robert O'Dell captured striking rays ...

Astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to image "peculiar" galaxy Arp 184 (NGC 1961) about 190 million light-years away.

Astrophotographer Greg Meyer recently unveiled a stunning image of the Rho Ophiuchi stellar nursery and Messier 4 globular cluster, taken during a Texas stargazing event.

Young globular cluster NGC 1850 hosts two stellar generations, red giants, blue stars, and a black hole in Magellanic Cloud.

As scientists and space enthusiasts commemorate the Hubble Space Telescope's 35 years in orbit, the mission team joined in by delivering a fresh collection of awe-inspiring images. Thirty-five years ...

Often bucking tradition, these women sought knowledge of the universe and reimagined the way we view the cosmos.

The brilliant blue-white star lighting up the red nebula Sh2-46 hints at a dynamic and possibly fleeting encounter that could ...

NASA's Hubble Telescope has unveiled stunning images of dying stars, revealing their striking beauty even in death. These ...

This strange nebula, which sports a very long name, was discovered in 1977 and has changed dramatically over time.

When the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were released in 2022, one in particular became instantly iconic: a striking orange and blue view of the Carina Nebula, affectionately known ...