Right above you is the sky – or as scientists would call it, the atmosphere. It extends about 20 miles (32 kilometers) above the Earth. Floating around the atmosphere is a mixture of molecules – tiny ...

Using the Subaru Telescope's wide-field camera, astronomers have discovered a previously unknown structure surrounding a tiny satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. The newly discovered structure exhibits ...

"This is something we've never seen in stars that are analogs of stars in the early universe." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Space scientists have shown off their pictures of the year - by sharing twelve months of cosmic wonders. The European Space Agency (ESA) have put together highlights of exciting images and discoveries ...

The Sculptor galaxy is a treasure trove of information that astronomers around the world cannot wait to pick apart. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.