In 1993, when the Hubble Space Telescope surveyed the Orion nebula for the first time, its images provided a substantial boost for the argument that stars with planetary systems are commonplace in the ...

Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...

Each ring is formed in the aftermath of an explosion, giving insight into the dynamic activity of SVS 13 from its infancy. An ...

NASA’s James Webb Telescope continues to capture the amazing visuals that will amaze you. These pictures here show different ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula. The images were released Thursday by an international team of astronomers, including three from the Canadian Western ...

Fittingly located in the constellation Tucana the Toucan, the bird-shaped nebula NGC 346 was recently observed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Astronomers targeted NGC 346 — which is tucked ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

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, ...