Mar 27, 2026 · Astronomy A rare star in a tiny galaxy preserves a record of the early universe Found in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy, the ancient star’s unusual chemistry indicates it formed from gas enriched …

Jun 1, 2025 · Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and …

The past century of astronomy has been a series of revolutions, each one kicking Earth a bit farther to the margins of the universe.

Apr 24, 2025 · Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.

Aug 21, 2025 · Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

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Feb 17, 2022 · Stars were some of the first things humans made note of when they began to look to the sky, including our own Sun. There are billions of stars in the universe—some even have planets of …

Aug 4, 2025 · The superclouds probably produce star-forming clouds of gas, since most nearby stellar nurseries are located within the giants.

Feb 14, 2026 · Observe the Sun National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.

Apr 24, 2020 · A century ago, astronomy’s Great Debate foreshadowed today’s view of the universe The argument between Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis was ultimately settled by Edwin Hubble