NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula
Do you see the bat? It haunts this cosmic close-up of the eastern Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula itself is…
Astronomy
Astronomy in pills: How nebulae form
The space between stars and star systems isn’t a vacuum or empty. There’s plenty of nitrogen, hydrogen, and other gases…
SKY OF THIS MONTH, FEBRUARY 2023
Among all the astronomical events of February, the comet ZTF stands out, which will remain observable for the first days…
What to expect during the green comet’s encounter with Earth
A green-hued comet that has been lurking in the night sky for months is expected to be the most visible…
Scientists Found Huge object, Farther away than anything else found in Universe
Scientists have seen some of the oldest material in the universe. According to a new, yet-to-be-peer-reviewed study, researchers found an…
Barnard 68: Dark Molecular Cloud
Where did all the stars go? What used to be considered a hole in the sky is actually known to…
What are the Intergalactic stars?
Intergalactic stars, also known as rogue or intracluster stars, represent an intriguing phenomenon in our universe. Initially a hot topic…
We’ve Never Found Anything Like The Solar System. Is It a Freak in Space?
Since the landmark discovery in 1992 of two planets orbiting a star outside of our Solar System, thousands of new…
Hubble Telescope Spotted Young, Unstable Variable Star in Nebula
V 372 Orionis, a very bright variable star, appears in a new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope ….
The Galactic Centre in Infrared
What does the centre of our galaxy look like? In visible light, the Milky Way’s centre is hidden by clouds…