New component of Milky Way discovered

Astronomers using the VISTA telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory have discovered a previously unknown component of our galaxy

Rare galaxy cluster with ‘bursting heart’ discovered

An international team of astronomers have discovered a gargantuan galaxy cluster with a core bursting with new stars – an incredibly unusual find

Five newfound supermassive black holes suggest millions more

A number of supermassive black holes, clouded from direct view by gas and dust, have been found

Rare cosmic encounter will trigger space fireworks in 2018, says NASA

Astronomers are gearing up for high-energy fireworks due in just under three years

Rare ‘rejuvenated’ planet may exist around dead star, suggests NASA telescope

An alien world that looks billions of years younger than its actual age may have been found

Discovered: New type of quasar

A new class of quasar has given a team of astronomers more than they bargained for.

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