Planetary fragment identified in a disk of debris circling a dead star 400 light years away and is thought to be rich in heavy metals
Citizen scientist discovers unusual ancient white dwarf star
The white dwarf is surrounded by a ring of dust and debris and is making astronomers rethink the how planetary systems form
What is an accretion disk?
Often found around a star or black hole, we find out what an accretion disc is
New confirmation of Einstein’s general theory of relativity
Einstein predicted gravitational lensing over one hundred years ago
Astronomers discover new type of exotic double star
A white dwarf has been found lashing its red dwarf companion with a mysterious ray
Trigger for Milky Way’s most recent stellar explosion identified
Scientists have determined the likely cause for the most recent supernova in our galaxy
LISA Pathfinder launch: “We’re looking for violent things!”
We caught up with Paul McNamara, lead scientist of LISA Pathfinder, before the mission’s launch
Hubble captures best view yet of Twin Jet Nebula
The shimmering colours visible in this new shot show off the object’s remarkable complexity
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
Can we see dead stars with the naked eye?
We find out the answer to this intriguing question
What is the smallest star?
Josh Barker from the National Space Centre answers this one for us.
Living Earth-like planets could orbit dead stars, say experts
Could worlds brimming with life orbit the dead stars known as white dwarfs? A duo of theoretical scientists think it’s possible.