"Since about half the stars in our galaxy are in binary systems where life ... as its low-mass companion star with between ...

Our Solar System is located within a low-density region known as the Local Hot Bubble (LHB). This bubble is filled with a ...

The Local Hot Bubble was first suggested over 50 years ago, with scientists theorising that a series of supernovas - massive ...

Planets, moons, and the quest for life beyond earth As we explore the vast expanse of space, we embark on a journey that ...

This illustration shows a red, early-universe dwarf galaxy that hosts a rapidly feeding black hole at its center. Using data ...

Fall evenings are perfect for astrophotography because the cool weather keeps those pesky mosquitoes away, which gives me ...

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may ...

Stargazing has got to be the easiest hobby in the galaxy. All you have to do is get somewhere really dark, away from any light pollution and look up at a clear night sky. While simply staring up at ...

The larger elliptical galaxy is pulling material from a smaller neighboring galaxy, distorting its spiral arms. In turn, the ...

The Johannesburg Planetarium now offers visitors a unique experience with its new state-of-the-art digital projectors.

The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming ...