"For such a faint and unknown target, we were not sure if we would get any data at all — but the strategy worked." Astronomers studying elusive supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Astronomers observed flashes of X-rays coming from a supermassive black hole at a steadily increasing clip. The source could be the core of a dead star that's teetering at the ...

An even closer image of the Space disc shows a detailed depiction of the moon made using a telescope by British astronomer Thomas Harriot, who was the first to use the new instrument to attempt to ...

The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey. Get your new kit set up before Mars reaches opposition in January. The best telescopes for beginners are a ...

For three and a half minutes on Monday, it was living up to its old nickname. Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Astronomers observed flashes of X-rays coming from a supermassive black hole at a steadily increasing clip. The source could be the core of a dead star that's teetering at the ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

In an extensive interview, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III spoke on the current political climate, the process of returning human remains from the Institution’s collections, the awe-inspiring ...

All the best astrophotography cameras need excellent low-light capabilities — check out our favorite models to look out for to make the most of the dark winter skies. Capture the beauty of the ...