Astronomers for the first time have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere of a planet beyond our solar ...

Sure, they’re particles and rocks, but they’re still a fascinatingly long way from home. Alpha Centauri is the star system ...

Could our solar system have been temporarily exposed to an enhanced flux of cosmic-rays at some point in the ancient past?

"These two supernova remnants are helping us to better understand the dynamics of our home galaxy’s neighborhood," ...

What’s more, Webb used its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) instrument to observe glowing interstellar gas and dust illuminated ...

Ohio State astronomy professor Adam Leroy is the 2025 recipient of the Henry Draper Medal. The Henry Draper Medal, established in 1886, is awarded every four years to a researcher or pair of ...

Most people hear “spacecraft” and envision rockets blasting into space, but they’re often not aware of the meticulous ...

Part of its purpose is to gather information about what makes up the gas and dust between star systems — what’s known as the “interstellar medium.” Ten instruments will work together while the craft ...

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is all set for its highly anticipated relaunch in Indian theatres. Back in December, the film grabbed a lot of eyeballs due to the re-release postponement amid ...

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They are scattered through space and form part of the interstellar medium. Understanding the abundance and distribution of metals provides an insight into the age, history and formation rates of ...