A new study released on Thursday describes a search for what are called "microlensing" events, where a planet acts as a ...

Happy Furry Friends Friday everybody! Denham Springs Animal Shelter is here with a beautiful dog named Milky Way. Milky Way ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

Astronomers confirm a wandering black hole in our galaxy’s Sagittarius region using Hubble and Gaia microlensing data.

"This measurement of the planet population from planets somewhat larger than Earth all the way to the size of Jupiter and ...

Astronomers say the extreme magnetic field of Magnetar SGR 0501+4516 could ‘rip apart every atom inside the body’ ...

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a ...

Thirty-five years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit. It's been sending back galactic data and images ...

An international team including astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) has announced the ...

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the legendary space telescope’s launch, here are 35 of our favorite images it has ...

A team of astronomers and astrophysicists at the Chinese Academy of Science's National Astronomical Observatories has found ...

Purpose of event is to raise awareness of light pollution and provide solutions to the public to encourage the protection of and enjoyment of dark skies and responsible outdoor lighting. On Earth Day, ...