The Rosette Nebula blossoms in deep space, captured in this wonderful image taken by the high-resolution Dark Energy Camera, illustrating how hot, bright stars at the heart of the Rosette are ...

Given its size, close distance, and how often it is photographed, it would be easy to surmise that the Orion Molecular Cloud tops the list of the largest star forming regions in our galaxy. But, in ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Flame Nebula rings in the New Year from the constellation Orion in a blazing new photo from ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just headed into its ...

Messier 57, more commonly known as the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,600 light-years from Earth and about one light-year across. It is one of the most well-known celestial ...

As we continue to break new ground in the field of cosmology, the importance of carefully categorizing the objects we see comes into focus. Part of this stems from the fact that, increasingly, we find ...

Astroimaging involves a profound irony. While the goal of photography is to capture light, the majority of what astrophotographers capture in their images is utter darkness. Oh sure, the intended ...

The Very Large Telescope in Chile provides what may be our best look ever at a stunningly beautiful nebula that defies its namesake. Freelancer Michael Franco writes about the serious and silly sides ...