From flaring black holes to strange early galaxies, the Webb telescope is showing us the wonders of the universe like never before.

W. M. Keck Observatory’s laser guide star adaptive optics (LGS AO) system uses a laser to create an artificial star to measure for atmospheric distortions. This results in sharp, high-resolution ...

The disc of plasma surrounding the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is constantly emitting flares both large and small.

NASA’s upcoming SPHEREx mission is on a quest to track down cosmic reservoirs of frozen water and life-essential molecules in ...

For over 100 years, scientists have been hell-bent on talking to aliens, and new technology could give that hunt a boost.

"The operations work at STScI, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and other NASA contractors is funded by the operational ...

A nearby galaxy is ablaze with new stars in a dazzling new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

"Nebulae: The Universe Unveiled" explores our place in the cosmos through NASA photographs from the Webb and Hubble telescopes and work by artists directly inspired by the marvels of the night sky.

James Webb Space Telescope has delivered stunning views of the "gravitationally distorted realms" of the El Gordo galaxy ...

Recent technological advancements have made it easier than ever to explore the cosmos. One of the most exciting innovations ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Beth Fabinsky, SPHEREx's deputy project manager, about the upcoming launch of a new telescope.

Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] For over two decades, astronomers have been perplexed by the existence of planetary-mass ...