This diffuse radio glow is the telltale sign of a mini halo, a phenomenon that astronomers had only been able to observe in our cosmic backyard until now. "It's astonishing to find such a strong radio ...

Astronomers at the University of New Mexico have discovered a new gas giant planet, significantly larger than Jupiter, located 400 light-years away.

Astronomers have finally tracked down missing "ordinary" matter, which they discovered hiding as gas spread out in the vast expanses between galaxies.

Biggest boom since the Big Bang? Astronomers record 25x supernova brightness Date: June 18, 2025 Source: University of Hawaii at Manoa Summary: Astronomers have identified a new kind of cosmic ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will help astronomers investigate dark matter, continuing the legacy of its namesake by Samantha Thompson, The Conversation ...

The filament is made up of hot intergalactic gas (shown in mottled black-yellow), a type of ‘ordinary matter’ that has proven really difficult for astronomers to find.

Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.

The image of Sculptor, located 11 million light-years away, spans a range of 65,000 light-years, almost the entire galaxy.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors. The dazzling panoramic shot released Wednesday of the ...