NASA’s Psyche captures stunning images of Earth and Moon from 180 million miles away
Taken from July 20 to 23, the images show our celestial neighbors as brilliant, sparkling points of light, set against the backdrop of the constellation Aries.
Aug 21, 2025
Astronomers discover a new moon in Uranus' orbit using the James Webb Telescope
Scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) spearheaded the discovery, using the James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) to pinpoint the faint moon.
Aug 20, 2025
Hubble Space Telescope's latest image reveals the secrets of low surface brightness galaxy NGC 45
The Hubble Space Telescope has released a new image of the NGC 45 spiral galaxy, providing a detailed view of its star-forming regions based on two observational studies.
Aug 20, 2025
NASA's Parker Solar Probe confirms long-held theories about magnetic reconnection on the Sun
In a new study, the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) used data from the probe's September 2022 flyby, when it flew directly through a massive solar eruption.
Aug 19, 2025
Hubble discovers ultra-massive white dwarf with mysterious carbon heart, revealng violent star merger
This incredible discovery marks the first time that a white dwarf born from massive star merger has been identified by its ultraviolet spectrum.
Aug 17, 2025
Webb Telescope spots 300 unusually bright 'mysterious objects' that could rewrite galaxy formation history
As per scientists at the University of Missouri, 'these objects are candidate galaxies in the early universe, meaning they could be very early galaxies.'
Aug 16, 2025
NASA's IXPE reveals 'heartbeat black hole' data that challenges current scientific theories
The X-ray polarization mission has uncovered a surprising new detail about the 'heartbeat black hole' designated IGR J17091-3624.
Aug 15, 2025
NASA's Lucy mission could add new asteroid target with simple course correction
In a recent paper, scientists proposed that a minor course correction could allow the probe to execute an extra flyby of a small, undiscovered asteroid.
Aug 13, 2025
Emirates Mars Mission's Hope probe unveils first-ever complete picture of Martian nighttime clouds
By leveraging the Emirates Mars Infrared Spectrometer (EMIRS), scientists have moved beyond limited daytime observations to monitor Mars' water-ice cloud formations across a full 24-hour cycle.
Aug 13, 2025
NASA's Hubble captures stunning image of Tarantula Nebula, brightest star-forming region in local universe
Astronomers have long been captivated by this stellar nursery, which was discovered to be in the Large Magellanic Cloud near our Milky Way.
Aug 11, 2025
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet poses no threat to Earth and is being studied by several NASA missions to better understand its physical properties.
Aug 10, 2025
NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion
NASA's 'night lights' imagery is captured by specialized sensors, like the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).
Aug 6, 2025
NASA engineers successfully install extremely strong ‘sunblock’ shield on Roman Space Telescope
The Lower Instrument Sun Shade protects the telescope’s sensitive instruments from the Sun’s heat and light so it can capture faint infrared signals from deep space.
Aug 1, 2025
Astronomers unveil exceptionally powerful high-resolution spectrograph to find red dwarf planets
A powerful new instrument at the European Southern Observatory has published its first scientific findings, representing a major step forward in the quest for habitable planets.
Aug 1, 2025
Watch stunning transition video of planetary nebula NGC 6072 between Webb's NIRCam and MIRI images
Planetary nebulae, with their stunning and varied shapes, have been a source of immense fascination for astronomers.
Jul 31, 2025
Scientist says heliostats could help detect asteroids at night: 'We can help find near-Earth objects'
John Sandusky, a scientist, is leading research into a new method for detecting near-Earth asteroids at night, repurposing heliostats typically used for solar energy.
Jul 29, 2025
Hubble beautifully captures explosive past of spiral galaxy NGC 1309, 100 million light-years away, in latest image
The new Hubble image showcases NGC 1309's distinct elements, from its vivid blue star-forming areas and dark dust lanes to its glowing galactic core.
Jul 29, 2025
Europa Clipper en route to Jupiter captures stunning image of Mars with moons Phobos and Deimos
On February 28, 2025, the Clipper captured this image of Mars's heat signature while performing a crucial gravity-assist maneuver.
Jul 28, 2025
Webb Telescope illuminates hidden black holes feasting on stars in dusty cosmic corners
The JWST's powerful infrared capabilities allowed astronomers from MIT, Columbia University, and other institutions to see through thick cosmic dust, uncovering dramatic events long concealed.
Jul 25, 2025
Rubin Observatory unintentionally captured pre-discovery images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
During its testing period, the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope and Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera were coincidentally pointed at the precise celestial coordinates of 3I/ATLAS.
Jul 24, 2025