"For the first time, we have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in image of a dying star in a galaxy outside our own Milky Way." Astronomers have captured a "zoomed-in" image of a star outside the Milky ...

"The LMC is a survivor." In its galactic neighborhood, the Milky Way can be something of a bully. Our galaxy's two closest neighbors are two dwarf galaxies known as the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC ...

The universe is filled with galaxies, including our own Milky Way. When pictured, galaxies appear like fairly set areas with ...

As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to improving your mental health.

Astronomers have captured the first detailed images of a star beyond our Milky Way galaxy on the verge of a supernova. The star, WOH G64, is surrounded by an egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust ...

Mars Wrigley has released a new Milky Way chocolate that has shoppers across the UK rushing to the their local Iceland store. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular ...

Fortunately, there are still places in the world that are far from light pollution, allowing for stellar stargazing and even sights of the Milky Way. For the best of the best, consider visiting one of ...

What certainly will be visible —albeit from a dark sky destination — will be the Milky Way, which flows through the “Summer triangle” stars that the comet is currently cruising through.

The star, WOH G64, is in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, approximately 160,000 light-years away. "This is the first time we actually have a sharp image of a star ...

Travelers should explore the Atacama Desert for its unique landscapes, stargazing opportunities and distinct wildlife.