Stars

Explore 10 breathtaking images of the Milky Way from NASA’s latest collection, revealing the galaxy’s vibrant star fields, glowing nebulae and hidden cosmic wonders in stunning celestial detail.

Cosmic Cannibalism: Astronomers spot a hungry white dwarf eating its twin star at unmatched pace

Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf in V Sagittae consuming its twin star at record speed, a stellar drama that may end in a supernova.

25 Stunning Images of Nebulae That Showcase the Universe’s Beauty

Nebulas are dazzling clouds of gas and dust, where stars are born and die. Their glowing beauty has amazed skywatchers for centuries. Here are 25 stunning nebulas and the fascinating stories behind them.

‘Flower Moon’ 2025 to rise soon: When, where and how to watch May’s Full Moon

This year, the Flower Moon will look slightly different. The Moon will appear about 14 per cent smaller than usual.

What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

Have you ever wondered how our home planet, Earth, looks from other planets in our solar system? Let's take a cosmic journey to explore the breathtaking views of Earth from our celestial neighbors.

The 'Mars Triangle' meets the 'Winter Triangle' in the night sky: How to witness this beautiful celestial event

February's night sky offers a treat for stargazers, with the Winter Triangle and a temporary Mars Triangle shining bright, providing a unique celestial sight.

Top 10 mind-blowing animal-shaped nebula images shared by NASA

Journey through space with NASA's breathtaking images of animal-shaped nebulas. From eagles to dragons, witness the universe’s stunning wonders.

Indian astronomer shares Stunning footage of Earth's Rotation from Ladakh

Indian astronomer Dorje Angchuk captures stunning 24-hour time-lapse video of Earth's rotation from Ladakh's remote landscapes, showcasing the planet's smooth transition between day and night.

'Once in every 80 years’: Rare nova explosion of T Coronae Borealis set to erupt soon, making it brightest star in night sky

Astronomers await a rare cosmic event as T Coronae Borealis, the Blaze Star, prepares to erupt in a thermonuclear explosion, making it briefly visible in the night sky.

NASA to launch SPHEREx observatory by early 2025 to explore the universe’s past and origins

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is set to launch in February 2025, aiming to uncover secrets of the universe's past, including cosmic inflation and galaxy formation.

Kew Gardens' Iconic Light Show Opens 12th Edition Of "Christmas At Kew" In London | N18G

"Christmas at Kew" returns for its 12th year, offering visitors a magical light trail through Kew Gardens, bringing the famous botanical gardens to life during the winter months. The event features popular attractions like the Palm House light show and several new installations. Originally created to attract visitors during the darkest, coldest time of the year, it has now become a major annual event, drawing hundreds of thousands of people. A key focus of the trail is to foster a connection with nature, with the trees showcased as the "stars" of the event. While the experience is festive and fun, Kew Gardens also weaves sustainability messages throughout the event, encouraging visitors to reflect on their environmental impact. Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hopes that "Christmas at Kew" inspires first-time visitors to return and explore more of its natural beauty. The event runs from November 13, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

How a nearby supernova explosion impacts life on Earth: Is it positive or negative? Check here

Research published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters reveals that supernovae release iron isotopes into space.

Hubble Telescope captures stunning new image of Andromeda Galaxy glowing in rosy red hues; take a look

The Andromeda Galaxy, our Milky Way’s closest neighbour, lies about 2.5 million light-years away. Spanning roughly 152,000 light-years in diameter, Andromeda is nearly as massive as the Milky Way.

NASA’s Webb captures distorted galaxy forming cosmic question mark; check out the stunning images

The image, captured by Webb, showcases a rare gravitational lensing effect in the galaxy cluster MACS-J0417.5-1154. This cluster, acting as a massive lens, distorts and magnifies distant galaxies, creating intriguing visual distortions.

Watch: Nasa astronaut shares majestic footage of a meteor explosion over Earth from space

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a time-lapse video showcasing a meteor explosion captured from the International Space Station (ISS).

Scientists reveal the North Star's secrets through high-resolution images captured for the first time; check for more details.

Recent images from the CHARA Array at Mount Wilson, California, have revealed that Polaris is far more dynamic than previously thought.

Eta Carinae - A star 100 times Sun is ready to explode; to be visible from Earth

Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, a hypergiant star 100 times the mass of our Sun, on the brink of a potential spectacular explosion. Located 7,500 light-years away in the Carina Nebula, its eventual supernova could outshine any observed in recent history.

Astronomers uncover 10 new dead star 'Monsters' in Milky Way; why scientists call it an exciting discovery

Astronomers have uncovered ten mysterious neutron stars near the Milky Way's core, all spinning rapidly and classified as "pulsars."

Witness a once-in-a-lifetime Nova explosion visible to the naked Eye; Find out when and where!

Astronomers predict an imminent "once-in-a-lifetime" nova explosion visible to the naked eye, creating excitement among skywatchers worldwide.

NASA’s Voyager 1 Spacecraft restores contact | How did NASA fix it with a ‘Poke’?

After five months, on April 5 2024, Voyager 1 shared data about its health and engineering systems. Soon Voyager 1 is expected to send Science data to Earth. Voyager 1 was sent on a journey to explore Interstellar space in 1977. And was the first human-made object to leave the solar system and enter Interstellar space which, is the area between stars.

James Webb telescope captures stunning image of half-a-million stars at Milky Way core

NASA reports that astronomers are expecting revelations about star birth from Sagittarius C, situated 25,000 light-years away.

Look up at the stars

Star gazing with Starscapes, a rendezvous with the sun and other stars, as millions of miles between them and you vanish.

India's SARAS telescope gives clues to first stars, galaxies of universe

The findings, published in Nature Astronomy by an international group of scientists, provide an insight to the properties of the earliest radio loud galaxies that are usually powered by supermassive black holes.

The Juicy Secrets of Stars That Eat Their Planets

Stars come in many varieties, including simmering dwarfs and brilliant hypergiants. The life expectancy and ultimate fate of a star — and, therefore, any planets orbiting it — is tied to its mass: Red dwarfs may live for trillions of years, whereas massive stars blow up within a few million.

Sun is in throes of a mid-life crisis!

The European Space Agency found that the life-giving star is around 4.57 billion years old which amounts to it being in its middle age.