When astronomers point their telescopes up at the sky to see distant supernovae or quasars, they’re collecting light that’s traveled millions or even billions of light-years through space. Even huge ...
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is allowing astronomers to examine the complex and turbulent final stages of a dying star's life. The snapshot above showcases NGC 1514, ...
MAUI SPACE SURVEILLANCE COMPLEX, Hawaii—China is “intentionally trying to do things” in space “so we don’t see it,” from changing the brightness of their satellites to maneuvering in what it believes ...
Buddy Martin works for Steward Observatory, part of the University of Arizona. He receives funding from the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization. The University of Arizona is a partner in the Giant ...