The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is revealed in an unusual light in this exceptionally deep Chandra X-ray ...

In 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis held a Great Debate. Shapley argued that the spiral nebulae were small and in the Milky Way, while Curtis took a more radical position that they ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

As someone who lives near the city, light pollution limits what I see when I look up at night. However, that doesn't mean I ...

Hydrogen is responsible for the red glow of the Orion nebula. (Image: Contributed) In the middle of the glowing core you can see vibrant bright new stars. In the wispy clouds around the middle of the ...

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

Venus appears low in the evening sky, guiding us to Saturn. Jupiter makes an attractive sight below the Hyades and Mars remains a fine sight.

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

Officials with the Orion Ampitheater said the Camellia Music & Arts Festival originally set for April 25-27, 2025 will not take place as planned. Officials have not revealed the reason for the ...

Does that middle star look fuzzy to you? It’s a stellar nursery known as Orion Nebula or Messier 42 where stars are being born and you can see it with your unaided eye. What’s more ...