Orion, Pleiades, and Hyades may be stages of one star system’s life, revealing how star clusters form and change.

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 ...

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

The astronomers observed hot minerals just beginning to solidify – the first specks of planet-forming material, the astronomers said. A gaseous disk surrounding the young star is the first stages of ...

NGC 1786’s mixed-age stars suggest globular clusters aren’t one-generation wonders, offering fresh clues to galaxy formation ...

“Sometime around mid- to late September, if you get up before the sun rises and look to the east part of the sky, you’ll see ...

These incredible images reveal the exact moment when planets began to form around a star 1,300 light-years from Earth.

Weighing in at 0.6 solar mass, HOPS-315 should someday grow to become a star much like our own sun; this makes it a promising stand-in for studying the first stages of our solar system’s history. For ...

On July 20, 2025, the Seven Sisters celestial event will be visible across the United States and Canada.

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

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 ...