Written by A star cloaked in an egg-shaped cocoon has been revealed in the first detailed images of a star beyond the Milky Way. Until now, stars in other galaxies have been visible as little more than points of light, even when observed using telescopes. Now, thanks to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), […]
Picture this: You’re lying on your back, gazing up at the night sky. Suddenly, you see it: a dazzling display of stars and galaxies that takes your breath away. That’s the Milky Way, and – with a few essential tips and tricks – you can create stunning images that’ll leave your friends and followers in […]
A remarkable image of the Milky Way’s swirling colours over Easter Island’s famed Moai statues was captured recently by photographer Josh Dury, a seasoned astrophotographer and contributor to Space.com. During his trip to Easter Island for last month’s annular solar eclipse, Dury took advantage of the island’s pristine night sky to photograph the ancient statues […]
Recent research has led to a new understanding of our galaxy’s position within the universe. A fresh study suggests that the Milky Way may reside in a much larger “basin of attraction” than previously assumed. This discovery challenges what we know about our galactic surroundings, revealing that the supercluster which houses the Milky Way could […]
Was the Milky Way set rippling by another galaxy? Buradaki/Alamy The Milky Way appears to have a vast ripple spreading out across at least a quarter of its disc. If confirmed, the structure might be a relic from a brush with another galaxy, but not all astronomers are convinced that it actually exists. While illustrations […]