This Ancient Supernova Remnant Looks Like a Stellar Dandelion

In 1181, Japanese and Chinese astronomers saw a bright light appear in the constellation Cassiopeia. It…

Astronauts Could Take an Asteroid Ferry from Earth to Mars

This idea really is quite a fascinating one. Currently a trip to Mars would require large…

Webb Scans Vega for Planets

To northern sky watchers, Vega is a familiar sight in the summer sky. It’s one of…

Could Life at TRAPPIST-1 Survive the Star’s Superflares?

The TRAPPIST-1 system is a science-fiction writer’s dream. Seven Earth-sized worlds orbit a red dwarf star…

Red Dwarf Stars Might Be Able to Hold Onto Their Atmospheres After All

Exoplanets are a fascinating aspect of the study of the Universe. TRAPPIST-1 is perhaps one of…

Webb Finds Dozens of Supernovae Remnants in the Triangulum Galaxy

Infrared astronomy has revealed so much about the Universe, ranging from protoplanetary disks and nebulae to…

The Search for Exomoons is On

Moons are the norm in our Solar System. The International Astronomical Union recognizes 288 planetary moons,…

The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Photo Might Need a Retake

Remember that amazing “first image” of Sagittarius A* (Sgr A) black hole at the heart of…

Here are Some Potentially Habitable World Targets for the Upcoming LIFE Mission

The odds are good that we are not alone in the Universe. We have found thousands…

Chinese Company is Taking Space Tourism Orders for 2027 Flights

China has some bold plans for space research and exploration that will be taking place in…