When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...

Dark matter continues to confound us, so far defying every attempt to decipher it. According to a new study, clues may lurk ...

At the center of our galaxy, hidden behind dense clouds of gas and dust, the black hole Sagittarius A* rotates rapidly, ...

BEIJING -- Chinese and foreign astronomers have unveiled the first three-dimensional map of the properties of interstellar ...

The disc of plasma surrounding the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is constantly emitting flares both large and small.

A star has been spotted shooting away from the heart of our galaxy at around 500 kilometres per second, giving astronomers ...

SPHEREx is set to launch at Friday from California. Here are five things to know about NASA's latest advanced space telescope ...

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding designated the Matthews family homestead, Milky Way Farm, as a prestigious ...

Millions of years ago, our Solar System traveled through a densely populated galactic region and was exposed to increased interstellar dust.

Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy. This ...