The universe is an endless source of fascination. Observing celestial bodies brings a sense of wonder and discovery. However, ...

How did the universe begin? A compact NASA space telescope that uses less power than a refrigerator is poised to chip away at that very large question. Called SPHEREx, and set for launch on a ...

Questions that have long eluded astronomers could finally be answered with the launch of an advanced space telescope NASA has spent years developing. Once in orbit, the instrument known as SPHEREx ...

Here, we present the best telescopes for beginners—like our best overall, the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ—with approachable terminology so you can get started easily. When we think ...

Aware of one of the biggest space events of the year happening this week? Going around as the seven planet alignment 2025, this is one of the most awaited events for space observers and those ...

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The telescope may operate for 20 years, and it's off to a good start. Let's take a look at the best of Webb so far. Here, in no particular order, are the 35 best Webb images we've seen to date.

An asteroid has a small chance of hitting Earth less than eight years from now, and astronomers are enlisting the help of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to study it. Characterized as a ...

Several flaring hot spots that resemble solar flares, but on a more energetic scale, are seen in the disk. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected both bright flares and fainter flickers coming ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

While the events observed around Sgr A* are dramatic, this black hole is not as active as some at the center of other galaxies. An artist's concept shows the supermassive black hole at the center ...