On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star ...

At first glance, it looks like an uneven smudge. But when astronomers enhanced the image, sharp edges appeared — two distinct, intersecting rings centered on a compact galaxy. The rings seem to trace ...

The James Webb Space Telescope's latest image shows eight spectacular examples of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon that ...

Astronomers have found the most distant and energetic “odd radio circle” ever detected — a massive double-ringed radio structure nearly 10 billion years old. The discovery, made with the help of ...

With the help of citizen scientists, astronomers have discovered a rare pair of "Odd Radio Circles" overlapping in space.

UC Riverside has developed a technology that enables scientists to peer deeper into the universe. Gravitational-wave science ...

A new study suggests yet another theory for a possible extra planet in our solar system, likely of a size between Mercury and ...

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very ...

Astronomers discover the most distant and powerful odd radio circle, reshaping theories about cosmic structures.s ...

The most distant and most powerful "odd radio circle" (ORC) known so far has been discovered by astronomers. These curious ...

The article details the historical underrepresentation of women in astronomy, highlighting the significant contributions of numerous women despite facing systemic challenges such as limited access to ...

After 43 years with Astronomy, including 23 years as Editor-in-Chief, David J. Eicher is transitioning to a new role as the magazine’s Editor Emeritus. Eicher is one of the most widely recognized ...