Most space enthusiasts know about NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Chile’s famous observatories. But across our planet, there are hidden gems where the stars shine brighter, and space history runs deeper than most people realize. These places tell amazing stories about our connection to the cosmos, far from the usual tourist spots. Looking for places…

What it is: The Leo P dwarf galaxy Where it is: 5.3 million light-years away in the constellation Leo When it was shared: Jan. 16, 2025 Why it’s so special: Large galaxies like our own Milky Way come from small “seed” galaxies, which grow, collide and merge over time, with each interaction causing more stars…

The petals of a cosmic Valentine’s Day flower are unfurled in this image taken by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, revealing the most detailed X-ray image ever of the great star-forming nebula 30 Doradus in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The four blue petals depict hot gas that’s been energized by winds of radiation coming from nascent…

The project assembles a team of experts from across the country to prove technology that will help search for life outside our solar system University of Michigan researchers John Monnier (left), Shivani Sunil (center) and James Cutler (right) examine a CubeSat in the Michigan Exploration Laboratory. The team’s STARI mission will use two CubeSats that…

Scientists may have spotted a tiny star, possibly with an alien world in tow, shooting through the Milky Way around 500 times faster than a speeding bullet. This would make this the fastest planetary system ever seen. However, there is still uncertainty about the true nature of the speeding object and its companion. In 2011,…

On a large scale, the universe is like a complex spider web, full of cosmic filaments of gas, dust and dark matter, separated by large voids. Now, in a remarkable new image, researchers captured one of these cosmic filaments connecting two galaxies from when the universe was just 2 billion years old. It’s the most…

A new cosmic image that the European Space Agency released in February as its “picture of the month” was made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope’s advanced instruments. Show Caption Hide Caption 2025’s must-see astronomical events: Eclipses, supermoons & more 2025 will be a fascinating year for astronomy and space exploration enthusiasts, with several…

Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website. The amended version curtails her legacy of championing women in science and removes all mentions of the observatory’s efforts to reduce barriers for women and other historically…

Black holes’ ravenous, incessant feeding is fueled partly by the powerful jets of gas these gluttonous monsters blast into space, according to a new study. The research suggests that many black holes across the universe actively regulate the material they consume, essentially “cooking” their own meals. The findings also offer a fresh glimpse into the…