Bizarre 'Icy Balls' Found in Milky Way Leave Scientists Scratching Their Heads

SPACE 01.22.2025 00:02 AM

Scientists have discovered two mysterious icy objects in the Milky Way that could be a new type of star, baffling researchers with their unusual properties.

Northern Hemisphere's Milky Way Could Be Seen in Clear Skies Without Using Telescope; Here’s the Best Way To Witness This Celestial Event During Summer and Fall

07.03.2024 00:04 AM

This summer is the best time of the year to observe the Milky Way Galaxy without the help of powerful telescopes. Check this article to learn more.

S-Cluster Stars in Milky Way’s Galactic Center Use Dark Matter To Fuel Themselves to Immortality

06.30.2024 00:30 AM

S-Cluster star in the Galactic Center of the Milky Way seemingly found a way to immortality with the help of dark matter. Continue reading to learn more.

Summer Triangle: How To Spot the Milky Way’s Guidepost in the Night Sky

06.18.2024 10:40 AM

Learn how to spot the Summer Triangle, the Milky Way's guidepost, in the night sky. Discover tips for stargazing and exploring this celestial landmark. Read more!

Early Universe Packed With Milky Way-Like Galaxies: University of Missouri Study Unveils Surprising Findings

06.12.2024 08:20 AM

A University of Missouri study unveils surprising findings: the early universe was packed with Milky Way-like galaxies. Discover the implications of this cosmic revelation. Read more!

2 of Milky Way's Earliest Building Blocks Determined Using ESA's Gaia

03.22.2024 09:40 AM

Researchers found two components that could be among the earliest building blocks of the Milky Way. Continue reading to learn more.

Cosmic Serpent Radcliffe Wave Spotted in Milky Way Is in Motion: It’s ‘Actually Waving’

02.21.2024 03:00 AM

Radcliffe wave, which was spotted 500 light-years away snaking along a spiral arm of the Milky Way, is actually moving. Continue reading to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Enigmatic Early Universe Galaxy Defying Cosmological Norms

02.20.2024 23:29 PM

JWST stumbles upon a colossal ancient galaxy predating expected dark matter halo formation, challenging established cosmological theories. Read the article for more details.

Planetary Nebula Sulfur Mystery Finally Solved

02.15.2024 10:50 AM

The planetary nebula reportedly had no sulfur, but a new data set showed the element wasn't missing at all. Continue reading to learn more.

Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Sagittarius A* Getting Into Super Bowl Spirit, Warps Spacetime Into an Oval Shape Like an American Football

02.12.2024 02:40 AM

Sagittarius A* is reportedly changing the shape of the spacetime into an oval, just like an American football. Continue reading to learn more.

Powerful Black Hole Wind Observed in Distant Galaxy, Offering Insights Into Evolutionary Forces Shaping Galaxies

02.08.2024 00:31 AM

The formidable 'black hole wind' observed in a distant galaxy, lasting hundreds of days, could unravel the Milky Way's central mystery. Read the article for more details.

James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Breathtaking Images of 19 Milky Way-like Spiral Galaxies in Unprecedented Detail

01.31.2024 00:42 AM

JWST's 'mind-blowing' images showcase 19 spiral galaxies in unprecedented detail, exceeding any previous observations of Milky Way-like structures. Check it out in this article.

Little Rocky World: 360-Degree Panorama of Chile's Cerro Pachón Mountain Showcases the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

01.22.2024 03:54 AM

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile featured in NOIRLab's photo is set to revolutionize astronomy when operational in August. Continue reading to learn more.

Globular Cluster VVV CL002 Falls Down to the Center of the Milky Way; Provides Insights About Dynamics of Galactic Structures

01.08.2024 01:40 AM

Astronomers have revealed an intriguing discovery about the globular cluster VVV CL002 which is on a trajectory towards the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Find out more about it in this article.

ALMA Detects Seismic Ripples in Disk of Oldest Known Spiral Galaxy; BRI 1335–0417 Offers Insights Into Milky Way’s Origins

12.27.2023 09:00 AM

Astronomers have observed a disk bending wave in an ancient barred spiral galaxy which helped astronomers understand its formation. Read the article to find out more.

NASA to Begin GUSTO Experiment to Create 3D Map of Milky Way Galaxy

12.19.2023 07:00 AM

NASA is working on a new project which is significant in its plan to create a 3D map of a portion of Milky Way Galaxy. Continue reading to learn more.

JWST Explores 'The Brick' in the Milky Way, Unveiling Frozen Carbon Monoxide and Posing Challenges to Star Formation Theories

12.07.2023 02:59 AM

James Webb Space Telescope delves into Milky Way's core, unveiling mysteries of 'The Brick,' a massive molecular gas cloud long puzzling astronomers. Continue reading to learn more.

ALMA Spots Circumstellar Disk Around Young Star in Large Magellanic Cloud, First Planet-Forming Structure Detected Outside Milky Way

12.06.2023 04:33 AM

An international team of astronomers has reported the first detection of a rotating disk structure around an extragalactic star. Learn more about it in this article.

Stars Found in Mysterious River of Hydrogen Gas Flowing in Milky Way’s Outskirts

12.03.2023 00:20 AM

Researchers have successfully identified stars amid the gaseous clouds of the stream called "Magellanic Stream" for the first time. Continue reading to learn more.

High-Energy Gamma-Ray Bursts From Milky Way's Central Black Hole Explained by a Rapidly Spinning Gas Blob Moving at 30% Speed of Light

11.28.2023 21:57 PM

Researchers detect gamma radiation from Milky Way's black hole, unveiling a rapidly orbiting gas blob explanation, providing insights into supermassive black hole environments. Read the article to learn more.

Surprising Rarity of Spiral Galaxies on the Supergalactic Plane: Supercomputer Simulations Unveil Dominance of Bright Elliptical Ones

11.26.2023 21:07 PM

Astrophysicists explain the scarcity of Milky Way-like spiral galaxies in the Supergalactic Plane, contrasting with abundant elliptical galaxies. Read the article to learn more details.