Astronomers have observed a galaxy dating to an earlier epoch in the universe's history that surprisingly is shaped much like ...

This video explains what a galaxy is, using the Milky Way as an example. It explores the composition of a galaxy, emphasising that stars, dust and gas make up only a tiny fraction of the total space.

Capture the Atlas, the Milky Way photography site, says that Milky Way season goes from February to October and can be visible between midnight and 5 a.m. The moon, however, plays a role on when to ...