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.