Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet ...

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory has detected a "high-energy neutrino emission from within the Milky Way," according to AAAS.

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 ...

In late winter, the zodiacal light is visible in the evening in the Northern Hemisphere (false dusk) and in the pre-dawn ...

A fluffy cluster of stars spilling across the sky may have a secret hidden in its heart: a swarm of over 100 stellar-mass ...

Scientists scanning the heart of the Milky Way have spotted a tantalizing signal: a possible ultra-fast pulsar spinning every 8.19 milliseconds near Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our ...

The Milky Way owes its iconic name not to modern astrophysics but to an Ancient Greek myth involving Zeus, Hera, and a splash of divine milk.

A new radio survey reveals that the Milky Way’s magnetic field is intricate, widespread, and deeply connected to how the galaxy is organized.

The contest was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the park being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve.

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From nocturnal wildlife safaris to stargazing train rides, a dark sky expert shares her favorite astrotourism adventures ...

Incredible picture of the Milky Way wins photography competition - ‘Ancient Light’ by Michael Harris was awarded the top prize at the South Downs annual astro-photography competition ...