For decades, scientists have theorized that the Milky Way Galaxy’s supermassive black hole, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), ...

New research suggests that the heart of the Milky Way may be dominated by a dense clump of dark matter rather than the ...

A new radio survey reveals that the Milky Way’s magnetic field is intricate, widespread, and deeply connected to how the galaxy is organized.

For nearly a century, astronomers have known that the universe is expanding. Most galaxies are carried outward with the flow ...

Milky Way stars that are high and low in metallicity have been mapped by the ESA Gaia mission. Credit: ESA/Gaia/DPAC ...

An image of the Milky Way lighting up an abandoned barn scooped the top award in the competition.

‘Incredible’ Milky Way shot wins South Downs dark skies photography competition ...

If you're interested in astrophotography, chances are you've already come across the work of Josh Dury. The award-winning ...

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), located 27 million light-years away, was observed above Al-Sahla near Rafha, appearing close to ...

The photo, Ancient Light, captures the glowing band of the Milky Way stretching above an abandoned barn in East Sussex’s Balsdean Valley.

Galaxies are massive, far exceeding the size of the one depicted in the movie “Men in Black.” These celestial bodies span ...