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 ...

Chandra X-ray Observatory and X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) imagery of the Milky Way's core and supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* has been sonified by SYSTEM Sounds. Credit: ...

Two Micron All-Sky Survey (2MASS) imagery was used to create a animation of the warp of the Milky Way galaxy. Credit: 2MASS, Adrian Price-Whelan ...

Scientists hope to probe the nature of general relativity through a possible pulsar found in the center of the Milky Way, ...

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.

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

Charleston, SC, astronomy professor answers questions from high school students about wormholes, black holes, colonizing Mars, outer space odors and more.

The area has been awarded special dark sky status ...