Gum 41, a radiant nebula in the southern sky, glows due to powerful radiation from a pair of massive stars at its core. This ...
Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are icy bodies that vary widely in size, from large dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris—each ...
As the most intense star-forming region in the Local Group, 30 Doradus is of particular importance to astronomers.
A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars.
Nebulae are gigantic clouds of gas and dust that exist in space between stars. Check out 7 mesmerizing photos of this cosmic ...
The Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is a visual "fossil record" of the dynamics and late evolution of a dying star. The Horsehead Nebula is a dark cloud of dust and gas in the constellation ...
In 2019, the Hubble team released this image of the hourglass-shaped Southern Crab Nebula to celebrate the telescope's 29th anniversary. It is also among the most massive and luminous X-ray sources in ...
From vivid nebulae to a comprehensive view of our evolving universe, check out these 7 amazing deep-field images captured by ...
One of the youngest supernova remnants in our galaxy, Cassiopeia A glows with the energy of a star’s final breath.