An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has discovered the most distant spiral galaxy candidate known ...

Astronomers have discovered the most distant and thus earliest spiral galaxy ever seen, using the James Webb Space Telescope ...

"What makes Zhúlóng stand out is just how much it resembles the Milky Way—both in shape, size and stellar mass," said the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered Zhúlóng, a candidate for the most distant spiral galaxy in the universe. The ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

This summer, trade your city’s light pollution for some Milky Way magic. Whether you're a telescope geek or just love lying ...

From the Nevada desert to the Oregon coast, these heritage railroads allow you to see the stars while rolling through the ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

Why it's so special: The Milky Way often appears as a reddish, pinkish and bluish-white arc across the night sky ... of supernovas — span 1,000 light-years of the Milky Way.

With the right settings, a touch of creative editing, and some useful astrophotography tips, you'll be capturing galaxies with your phone in no time through.

Across the United States, there are rare locations where crystal-clear skies, low light pollution ... to hidden mountain peaks, these spots offer unobstructed views of the Milky Way, meteor ...

Photographer extraordinaire Don Pettit is about to return to Earth following a seven-month stay aboard the space station. Take a moment to enjoy his best work.