Astronomers have observed two distant galaxies - both possessing roughly as many stars as our Milky Way - careening toward ...

An investigation, carried out by the astrophysicists of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), questions one of the most interesting findings about the dynamics of the Milky Way in recent ...

The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) reveals a stunning view of star-forming region Sagittarius C ...

The Dusty Hand spans some 80,000 light-years across, making it somewhat smaller than the Milky Way, and has sported two ...

This image shows the globular cluster ESO 520-21, a dense sphere of stars near the Milky Way’s centre. It was captured by Hubble and appears dimmer due to gas and dust blocking the starlight.

The mystery of galaxies in the early Universe just got even weirder. A team of astronomers has identified a giant spiral galaxy so well-formed that it already has a stable galactic bar; a long, ...

Because of light pollution, 80% of U.S. residents typically can’t see the Milky Way, according to LiveScience.com, a science news publication. The galaxy’s bright core will be easier to see and higher ...

Because of light pollution, 80% of U.S. residents typically can’t see the Milky Way, according to LiveScience.com, a science news publication. The galaxy’s bright core will be easier to see and higher ...

With summer soon approaching, the Milky Way will become more visible in May, especially as the new moon makes the skies dark.

Structures known as "zippers" and "twisters" in the early universe may explain why dwarf galaxies tend to line up with each ...

When spring rolls around, Wayfair is one of the prime places to shop, not just because it’s a great time to redecorate, but because it’s when the retailer’s annual Way Day Sale finally starts.

The winners of the 8th edition of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest have been announced, with winning images ...