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Because Pluto is so dim, you need a telescope to see it. “A backyard telescope could do it under the right conditions,” says ...

Yale astronomer Pieter van Dokkum and a team of researchers have discovered an object in space they call the "Infinity" ...

Researchers stitched together hundreds of images from the Very Large Telescope to form a breathtaking photo of a nearby ...

The annual competition for professional and amateur astrophotographers released its shortlisted images, which capture the ...

Before defining what a light-year is, we should define what a light-year is not: It is not a measure of time, but rather a ...

By flying closer to the Sun than ever, Parker Solar Probe reveals the chaotic birthplace of solar wind and space storms, ...

Behold! The 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards shortlist has been released, showcasing a spectacular array of ...

Discover the wonders of space with Celestia, the free simulator that brings the cosmos to life. Explore over 100,000 stars, ...

Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar ...

The Andromeda Galaxy, located 2.5 million light years away, has fascinated observers for centuries. Once believed to be part ...

Avid stargazers in Malaysia often take trips within the country to spots where stars are more visible. Read more at ...