Stars usually form in clusters, which can also form in pairs or groups. Binary clusters (BCs) are defined as pairs of open ...

Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope discovered three unusual astronomical objects in early 2025, which may ...

Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have ...

Molecular clouds are composed of gas and dust and serve a vital purpose in star formation. Eos, a crescent-shaped gas cloud, is located about 300 light years away from Earth and is the size of 40 ...

Hidden Lives of Stars, opening November 29 at Morehead Planetarium, is a new interactive exhibit, giving visitors a hands-on look at how stars form, age, and shape the planets around them. Explore ...

Scientists are using modern technology to peer heavenward. This is an Inside Science story. Since ancient times, people gazing up at the night sky have seen animals, gods and goddesses, and other ...

The red shade shows the atomic hydrogen gas content of the galaxy, overlaid on the optical image. The atomic gas that is outside the white circle does not contribute significantly to the formation of ...

Gold holds incredible value in the markets of our world. But have you ever stopped to wonder where it comes from?

A mysterious region near the center of the Milky Way has captured the attention of astronomers. Known as Sagittarius C, this strange place holds thousands of newborn stars, huge clouds of gas, and ...