What is the difference between a globular cluster and an open cluster?

They both contain stars but what’s the difference?

Heroes of Space: Enrico Fermi

The physics pioneer best known in the space industry for his famous Fermi paradox

Astronomers suggest the Milky Way could be growing every day

When observing galaxies very similar to the Milky Way, researchers have deduced that they are slowly expanding in size

Hubble spies ‘nuclear stellar ring’ in galactic smash up

While NGC 278 may look serene, it is anything but

Galaxies found to eject hefty elements into space

Galaxies “waste” large amounts of material generated by star formation, according to new research

Famous supergiant galaxy is getting even bigger, thanks to cannibalistic past

Gigantic galaxy Messier 87 is still growing, according to new observations

What is a Seyfert galaxy?

Are Seyfert galaxies just like normal galaxies?

Gotcha! Hubble catches supernova’s companion after 20-year search

Two decades of searching has finally paid off for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope

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