Shape of a supernova detected 1 day after explosion

This artist’s impression shows a star going supernova. About 22 million light-years away, the supernova –…

Dying old stars destroy their planets, new research shows

View larger. | Artist’s concept of a dying star engulfing a planet. A new study from…

China's astronauts land safely after space debris collision

Three Chinese astronauts are back on earth after they had to prolong their stay in outer…

A solar prominence hovers over the Sun

The Sun is always mesmerising to watch, but Solar Orbiter captured a special treat on camera: a dark ‘prominence’ sticking out from the side…

2025 Impact Report | The Planetary Society

New investments enabled by members Thanks to our extraordinary members and donors, The Planetary Society is…

The ARRL Solar Update

11/14/2025 There were two nights of visible aurora throughout the continentalUS and dead HF bands due…

Mapping Dark Matter – NASA

This image shows two massive galaxy clusters. The vast number of galaxies and foreground stars in…

Get On the Air for 2025 ARRL November Sweepstakes

11/14/2025 Amateur radio operators throughout the US and Canada are getting ready for one of the…

Putting the pieces together | The Planetary Society

“We’re made of starstuff.” The famous line comes from Carl Sagan, astronomer, science communicator, and co-founder…

Mystery deepens as isolated galaxy forms stars with no obvious fuel

A galaxy called NGC 6789, as seen by the Two-meter Twin Telescope Ignacio Trujillo et al…