Not long after the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began its science operations, astronomers announced that they had discovered galaxies in the early universe that were far too large, bright and full of stars for their age. While headlines around the world claimed that these galaxies were “breaking” our understanding of the Big Bang, the…

Total Solar Eclipse by Gwenaël Blanck. © Gwenaël Blanck Clarissa Wright 20/07/2024 17:00 6 min Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) announced their shortlist recently for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year – the biggest space photography competition on Earth. Here we curate some highlights from the 2024 shortlist for you to enjoy, with photos taken all…

Celebrating 25 years of covering countless advancements in space exploration and astronomy, Space.com hosted a live virtual panel to discuss some of the most impactful discoveries and what may still be yet to come.  Joining Space.com’s Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik, who moderated the discussion, were three panelists, including Dr. Sara Seager, an astrophysicist and professor at…

Since it began sending data back to Earth in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has greatly impacted astronomy, and one of its most revolutionary achievements is the observation of some of the most distant galaxies ever seen. However, because light doesn’t travel instantly — but rather moves at about 300 million meters (985 million…

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This summer, Space.com is celebrating its 25th anniversary! To mark the occasion, here’s a look back at the past 25 years of discoveries in astronomy. These are findings that have been absolutely revolutionary for exoplanetary research, cosmology and astrophysics.  Astronomy as a field aims to answer big-yet-fundamental questions about our place in the universe, so…

Astronomers are proposing a new definition of a planet, nearly two decades after a previous such change led to Pluto‘s demotion. The new definition would add measurable criteria, including considerations of the planet’s mass — and it would still leave Pluto with its dwarf planet status. Currently, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) defines a planet…

Hot Jupiters are some of the most extreme planets in the galaxy. These scorching worlds are as massive as Jupiter, and they swing wildly close to their star, whirling around in a few days compared to our own gas giant’s leisurely 4,000-day orbit around the sun. Scientists suspect, though, that hot Jupiters weren’t always so…