A discovery involving researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has, for the first time, revealed millisecond ...

Astronomers have witnessed a rare “extremely stripped supernova” that exposed the inner silicon layers of a dying star, confirming theories of stellar fusion and offering new insight into how ...

A companion star may have stripped silicon layers. This provided a new window into stellar death. Astronomers have observed the inner layers of a dying star through a rare type of stellar explosion ...

M82 has been a popular target for astronomers and their telescopes, due to its high activity. Hubble has observed it many ...

Asteroid 2 Pallas is stationary at 7 A.M. EDT in the constellation Aquila. At 10th magnitude, this space rock is a bit of a ...

"This tangible evidence of a double detonation not only contributes towards solving a long-standing mystery, but also offers a visual spectacle." You may only live once, but some stars die twice.

Astronomers have discovered what they're calling a "two-faced" star, one side is composed almost entirely of hydrogen and the other side is made up of helium. It's a first among white dwarf stars. It ...

Astronomers tracked one of the brightest-ever fast radio bursts to its galactic home, offering fresh clues that magnetars power these cosmic flashes.

Families can explore the night sky through telescopes on May 3 in Muskegon, West Olive and Lowell, with activities ranging from free open houses to guided stargazing sessions.

Newly discovered comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will soon be gracing our evening sky. Here's how to see it and what to expect.

A discovery involving researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has, for the first time, unveiled millisecond ...