In the vast expanse of the universe, astronomers have just uncovered a colossal cosmic structure, breaking all previous records for size and mass. Named Quipu, this newly discovered superstructure ...

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a record-smashing galaxy wrapped in 9 rings of stars — along with ...

Is it possible to understand the Universe without understanding the largest structures that reside in it? In principle, not ...

Scientists say America is no longer the only place with a Grand Canyon as NASA spots two enormous chasms carved into the ...

On Wednesday, an unprecedented memo from the International Asteroid Warning Network was sent to the United Nations Office for ...

"The large volume of data from Rubin will give us a sample of all kinds of Type Ia supernovas at a range of distances and in ...

Shedlowsky and his fellow astronomy buffs want to change that ... was operated by the University of Michigan from its earliest years until 1979, when funding issues and other practical ...

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Astronomy photographers, your time to shine is here. The 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest is now open for entries, giving you the opportunity to submit your favorite images of the night ...

Hubble revealed a universe of galaxies that existed beyond ours — but he couldn't have done it without a little help.

Lunar New Year — also commonly called Chinese New Year — marks the start of the new year based on lunar calendars, or monthly cycles of the moon's phases. The lunar new year starts with the ...