A new radio portrait of the Milky Way blends big-picture and high-detail surveys, exposing star nurseries, supernova debris, ...

Supernova remnants, stellar nurseries and more populate the new edge-on view of the Milky Way as seen from Earth’s southern hemisphere.

"No low-frequency radio image of the entire Southern Galactic Plane has been published before, making this an exciting ...

Can you see the Milky Way galaxy from Earth? Yes! And as stargazers and skywatchers know, it’s a stunning sight to see. Comprised of billions of stars, the Milky Way galaxy got its name because from ...

Sagittarius C is one of the most extreme environments in the Milky Way Galaxy. This cloudy region of space sits about 200 light-years from the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. Here ...

Bright skies. The Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the best images of the Milky Way taken around the world — and this year’s crop of winners showcases a dazzling range of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An estimated 100 billion stars make up the Milky Way. Our home ...

The most sensitive, widest-area, low-frequency radio map of the Milky Way has been produced, presenting an image of our galaxy well beyond anything previously achieved at these wavelengths. Combining ...

“Tololo Lunar Eclipse Sky.” Cerro Tololo Observatory, Chile. On March 14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse occurred, especially visible over the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. I was fortunate to observe ...

The Event Horizon Telescope’s new abilities will help it see more details in the ring of light surrounding a black hole’s shadow. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Astrophotographer Dan Zafra recently managed to capture rare red sprites flashing in the night sky with the Milky Way and glow from the Aurora Australis.

The Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous line stretching across the night sky, composed of ...