We can judge the value of any scientific endeavour based on how much of our knowledge it overturns or transforms.

Hubble’s work pushed the field of astronomy forward, starting with his paper demonstrating that some objects exist outside our galaxy.

Recent studies challenge the long-held belief that the Milky Way is a standard model for understanding galaxy formation, ...

Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.

High radiation during a time of frenzied star formation in the Milky Way left one stellar population with few chances to form planets, a study reports.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to transform our understanding of the universe. By combining its advanced ...

The Andromeda Galaxy has a complex magnetic field that plays a crucial role in shaping its structure and regulating star formation ... will collide with the Milky Way, resulting in a spectacular ...

The Hubble Space Telescope completes a high-resolution portrait of our galaxy's gorgeous neighbor, which will help scientists better understand our Milky Way.

Astronomers have unveiled surprising new details about a small galaxy, NGC 300, challenging existing theories on galaxy ...

The result is an impressive panorama, revealing approximately 200 million stars and extending six times the apparent diameter ...

The Gaia mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) has officially ceased its scientific operations after 12 years of service ...