The Helix Nebula is one of the most well-known and commonly photographed planetary nebulae because it resembles the “ Eye of Sauron .” It is also one of the closest bright nebulae to Earth, located ...

Webb’s breathtaking view of the Helix Nebula shows a dying star’s final breath becoming the seeds of future worlds.

Deep inside the Ring Nebula, astronomers have spotted a structure that should not exist: a narrow, glowing bar of iron ...

It almost sounds like a sci-fi movie. But scientists say something like this could really happen to Earth, just not for billions of years. Astronomers.

We've known about the iconic Ring Nebula for nearly 250 years, but it's only now that astronomers have found a giant mystery right at its core. There, stretching across the heart of the cloud of ...

Webb’s latest image of the Helix Nebula reveals a dramatic close-up of a dying star shedding its outer layers. The detailed ...

Oregon stargazers have plenty of reasons to look up throughout August – a month marked by meteor showers, planetary conjunctions, and even a visible nebula. A formation known as the "dumbbell nebula" ...

It may be one of the most iconic sights in the night sky, but astronomers have never seen the Helix Nebula like this before.

With a six-planet alignment already coming up Aug. 10, 2025, plus the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and a unique full moon, there's another astral event to add to your viewing list. Stargazers in ...