Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade…
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A dying star has never looked so lovely. The Gemini North Telescope atop Hawaii’s tallest peak,…
Astronomers measure the power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous, mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a…
Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy’s heart is captured in a new telescope picture
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at…
Stunning cosmic butterfly image captured by telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic…