Astronomy
'Spectacular' Polar Ring Galaxies May Be More Common Than Thought, Study Suggests
Astronomers have found two candidates for this rare type of galaxy, surrounded by a halo of hydrogen gas—and they could provide insights about dark matter
This Exoplanet May Be a Distant Ocean World, James Webb Telescope Finds
The observatory detected evidence of methane and carbon dioxide—and tentatively observed a molecule that, on Earth, is only made by living things
The Asteroid Hit by NASA Seems to Be Moving Strangely, High School Students Find
After the DART spacecraft made contact with Dimorphos last year, the space rock's orbit is declining more than expected, according to preliminary research
Newly Discovered Green Comet Is Passing By Earth This Week
Comet Nishimura, which appears only once every 435 years, is on track to approach the sun and shoot into deep space
Japan Launches X-Ray Satellite and Lunar Lander to Space
The satellite will study large bodies in the cosmos, while the lander will attempt to land at a precise location on the moon's surface
Hackers Target Telescopes, Forcing Them to Pause Operations
Two major telescopes in Hawaii and Chile and a handful of smaller observatories have been offline for weeks following an apparent cyberattack
How Rare Is the 'Super Blue Moon' Appearing in Skies Later This Week?
And why do they even call it a "blue moon" when it won't actually be that color?
Neptune's Clouds Have Disappeared, and the Sun Might Be Responsible
Scientists have linked shifts in the distant planet's cloud coverage to the ever-oscillating solar cycle, which is due to peak soon
What Is This 'Cosmic Question Mark' Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope?
Astronomers say the distinct, punctuation-like shape could be a result of galaxies merging
An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”
Students Unearth Forgotten 142-Year-Old Observatory Buried on Michigan State's Campus
Archaeology students have been working at the site since workers happened upon it in May
Mud Cracks on Mars Hint at Conditions That Could Have Formed Life Long Ago
Hexagonal ridges on the Red Planet's surface suggest an ancient cycle of wet and dry periods, ideal for creating molecules necessary for cells
James Webb Telescope Captures the Glowing Ring Nebula in Magnificent Detail
The colorful ring, located some 2,600 light-years away from Earth, is made from the remnants of a dying star
How to Watch the Highly Anticipated Perseid Meteor Shower
This weekend, sky conditions will be almost perfect to catch a glimpse of shooting stars during one of the year's best celestial shows
See the First Stunning Test Images From the Euclid Space Telescope
Meant to study the “dark universe,” Europe's space observatory will eventually peer ten billion years into the past and map more than one-third of the sky
NASA Hears 'Heartbeat' From Voyager 2 After Losing Touch With the Distant Probe
The space agency has been trying to contact the 46-year-old craft after accidentally causing its antenna to point two degrees away from Earth
How to Watch the Striking Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower
The spectacle is among several showers brightening skies this week, including the highly anticipated Perseids
You Can Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Aboard These Cruise Ships
Several cruise lines are offering special sailings for the rare celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024
See Ten Dazzling Space Images From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards
From comets to nebulas to the Milky Way, the shots shortlisted in the annual competition capture the beauty of the cosmos from Earth
This Mirror-Like Exoplanet Is the Most Reflective Ever Discovered
The ultra-hot world is wreathed in metallic clouds that prevent the planet from evaporating and keep its atmosphere intact
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