Star formation is a fundamental physical process in our universe. Stars light up the cosmos, and give rise to planets, some ...

Scientists have used the Gaia Space Telescope to create a 3D map of star kindergartens within the Milky Way, and you can fly ...

"It's an elegant answer, really, because we thought it was a tiny galaxy full of many separate cold stars, but it's actually, ...

See the winners of the largest astronomy photo competition, selected from more than 5,800 entries sent in from more than 60 ...

At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

Does the science of Astronomy and the practice of Astrology clash or blend? Many civilizations have observed the positions of ...

Take a look at the universe as you've never seen it before in these winning images from this year's astronomy photographer of ...

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin discovered the composition of stars at the age of 25: hydrogen, helium, and trace amounts of almost all other elements. Her discovery in 1925 was one of the earliest attempts ...

Most stars in the Milky Way move at steady speeds, orbiting the galactic center in regular paths. But astronomers have uncovered rare stars so fast they can escape the galaxy’s gravity altogether.

The winners of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been revealed, showcasing a spectacular selection ...

Telescopes on the National Mall tonight will give people a chance to see the stars and experience the largest astronomy outreach event in the United States.

With his $500,000 projector and a love for the stars, Bakersfield College Professor of Astronomy and the director of the ...