Researchers may have discovered how the famous Cat's Eye Nebula may have formed. The iconic nebula, discovered approximately 3300 light-years away from Earth in 1786, boasts a pair of symmetric rings ...

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released the most detailed view to date of the ominous Lupus 3 dark nebula, one of the closest star formation regions to our Sun. Lupus 3 is located roughly ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Known as one of the most complex nebulae in the universe, NGC 6543 ...

Images of two iconic planetary nebulae taken by the Hubble Space Telescope are revealing new information about how they develop their dramatic features. Researchers from Rochester Institute of ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The process that formed the giant planet Jupiter may also have spawned some of the tiniest and oldest members of our solar system -- millimeter-sized spheres called chondrules, ...

Nebulae are some of the most beautiful structures to be found in space: vast clouds of dust and gas that are illuminated by light from nearby stars. These regions are often busy sites of star ...

A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope offers a fresh look at the Veil Nebula, a vast supernova remnant that has been expanding for over 10,000 years. This nebula is the remains of a ...

This composite image shows the star-forming region 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula. The background image, taken in the infrared, is itself a composite: it was captured by the HAWK-I ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Orion Nebula is one of the most heavily studied astronomical targets in the night sky, but ...

Images of two iconic planetary nebulae taken by the Hubble Space Telescope are revealing new information about how they develop their dramatic features. Researchers from Rochester Institute of ...