The galaxy spans 50,000 light-years, about half the size of the Milky Way’s disk. The Helix Galaxy glows at magnitude 10.8 and spans 4.3’ by 2.3’. This is a truly rare kind of object.

An unusual x-ray signal from the Helix Nebula, first detected in 19180, could stem from a star destroying a nearby planet. Credit: NASA/CXC/A. Hobart Trump 'Not Happy' About Ukraine Discussion ...

The Eagle Nebula was discovered in 1745. Its fingerlike extensions are known as the Pillars of Creation, but they make up only a small region of the roughly 70-light-year-wide nebula.

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A new study lends support to the notion that JuMBOs (Jupiter-mass binary objects) discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2023 may be fiction rather than fact.

Eagle Nebula: Discovered in 1745, the Eagle Nebula spans around 70 light-years. Its most iconic feature, the Pillars of Creation, forms just a small part of this vast celestial structure.

June 12, 2025 The Best in Aviation of the Year, From Pivotal’s Helix to Boom’s Supersonic XB-1 Efficiency and luxury touches are the name of the game across this lineup of aircraft, and more.

The future of yellow dwarf stars, like our sun, is determined almost entirely by their mass. The most massive stars, about eight to 12 times heftier than the sun, can explode as supernovae ...

Cornell researchers have discovered a new cell signaling pathway involved in ovulation, a potential target for future research on infertility, contraception and ovarian disease.

Ten years on from the launch of the first Helix Floor unit, Line 6 has radically reimagined the platform, upgrading the hardware, increasing the connections, and boosting the dynamic range on all of ...

The Helix Plus also comes in a California king size. Expert tip: If you run hot at night, we recommend adding the GlacioTex Cooling Pillow Top for $299, which feels physically cool to the touch.