Recent research has revealed that three well-known star clusters — the Orion Nebula Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades — are linked in a cosmic family tree. Though these clusters appear distinct ...

This deep view of the Orion Constellation glows in reddish hues thanks to a filtered view of hydrogen alpha emission, a type ...

The latest research results indicate that these famous star clusters represent the different phases of life of one and the ...

While astronomers have previously seen young discs that contain newborn, massive, Jupiter-like planets, McClure says, “we’ve ...

The astronomers observed hot minerals just beginning to solidify – the first specks of planet-forming material, the ...

The constellation Orion is an arrangement of stars that ancient Greeks thought looked like a giant figure with a sword belt, so they named it after their legendary mythological hunter, according ...

Orion is not just one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky—it's a celestial marvel that’s rich with history, mythology, and fascinating astronomical objects. Nestled near the ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for ...

The researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to probe the chemical make-up of material around the star, and found the ...

Data captured by the ALMA telescope in Chile and the James Webb Space Telescope showed planets forming around a star in the ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion ...