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A gamma ray glow at our galaxy’s center has puzzled scientists for almost two decades. New computer simulations back the ...

The shower is produced by Halley’s comet’s debris, and could offer strong viewing opportunities because the moon is new this ...

Uncover the mystery of the gamma ray glow at the Milky Way's center. New simulations suggest dark matter collisions could ...

A pair of once-in-a-lifetime comets are rocketing through our skies right now, and it's a rare treat because they won't be ...

A spectacular new image of the Heart Nebula is captivating astronomy enthusiasts, revealing an energetic star-forming region ...

This summer, students at the University of Denver participated in the collaborative and innovative course, “Ways of Seeing & ...

Chinese researchers have developed a spectroscopic technique that offers an unprecedented combination of exceptional ...

Discover the top U.S. trains for unforgettable stargazing trips across California, Utah, and beyond, scenic views by night ...

The newly found object has an estimated mass about one million times that of the Sun. Its true identity remains uncertain: it ...

"Yuheng" derives its name from the fifth star of the Big Dipper, once used by ancient Chinese astronomers to calibrate ...

Astronomers have discovered that a supermassive black hole at the heart of the Circinus galaxy is feeding through two ...