For years, scientists have predicted that in about 3.75 billion years, our Milky Way galaxy would collide with its massive neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy. This cataclysmic event was thought to be a ...

The annual competition for professional and amateur astrophotographers released its shortlisted images, which capture the ...

Before defining what a light-year is, we should define what a light-year is not: It is not a measure of time, but rather a ...

Avid stargazers in Malaysia often take trips within the country to spots where stars are more visible. Read more at ...

Goar’s passion is the Dark Sky Telescope Program that runs through Sept. 21, and that takes place in the Hurricane Ridge ...

This stunning image dubbed 'Cosmic Owl' captures a remarkable moment in deep space, billions of light years away.

The paper argues that the universe will begin to contract after reaching a peak size, before collapsing back to a single ...

Discover the wonders of space with Celestia, the free simulator that brings the cosmos to life. Explore over 100,000 stars, ...

Astronomy Update is provided by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society and is compiled by Dr. Lauren Likkel.

Hubble’s crystal-clear look at NGC 1786—an ancient globular cluster tucked inside the Large Magellanic Cloud—pulls us 160,000 ...

The Dreck Equation reveals the hidden layers of federal regulation—guidance, grants, contracts, antitrust, PPPs, IoT ...

Behold! The 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards shortlist has been released, showcasing a spectacular array of ...