Rather than solid arms, spiral galaxies may show density waves—regions where matter slows down and bunches up, like cars in ...

Learn how Hubble is measuring the expansion rate of the Universe in this new explainer from NASA's Goddard Space Flight ...

On May 11, 2009, the space shuttle Atlantis launched on the fifth and final servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Astronomers have observed a tidal disruption event, AT2024tvd, revealing a rogue supermassive black hole devouring a star far ...

Young globular cluster NGC 1850 hosts two stellar generations, red giants, blue stars, and a black hole in Magellanic Cloud.

In a scene straight out of science fiction, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a massive black hole ...

This Hubble image reveals NGC 3201, an ancient globular cluster with hundreds of thousands of stars. Discovered in 1826, it was described as a "pretty large, pretty bright" object. This Hubble image ...

Using NASA 's Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories, astronomers found the cosmic object in an unexpected place.

Astronomers have observed a rogue supermassive black hole, located off-center from its home galaxy, tearing apart a star ...

A violinist says playing in a disabled-led youth orchestra is "a way of proving we are good enough". Cass Alabaster plays the ...

As scientists and space enthusiasts commemorate the Hubble Space Telescope's 35 years in orbit, the mission team joined in by delivering a fresh collection of awe-inspiring images. Thirty-five years ...

Astronomers have caught a black hole far from the center of its home galaxy ripping a star to shreds — providing, for the ...