Some baby stars in ancient stellar nurseries were born in 'fluffy' cosmic blankets
Astronomers have discovered that many infant stars born in stellar nurseries of the early universe may have preferred "fluffy" stellar blankets.
Science Daily11h
In ancient stellar nurseries, some stars are born of fluffy clouds
Researchers have found that stars in the early universe may have formed from 'fluffy' molecular clouds. Using the ALMA telescope to observe the Small Magellanic Cloud -- whose environment is similar ...
digitalcameraworld12h
"My images tell a story of art, science and culture all in one frame," says astrophotographer Josh Dury
Josh Dury shares his globe-trotting experiences, revealing insights into our universe and the importance of protecting the ...
Space.com15h
Hubble Telescope sets its eyes on cosmic cotton candy near the Tarantula Nebula (photo)
Fluffy strands of cosmic gas and dust illuminated by bright young stars form a beautiful cloudscape in a neighboring nebula.
80-Megapixel Masterpiece Captures a Cosmic Nursery Bursting With Color and Energy
A breathtaking new image of the RCW 38 star cluster showcases a cosmic nursery bursting with color, light, and energy.
New Scientist17h
When did the first galaxies form? Earlier than we thought possible
By looking ever further back in time, the James Webb Space Telescope is at last revealing the first galaxies – and a very ...
Space.com19h
'Impossible' pair of vampire stars discovered by Einstein Probe's X-ray vision
The Einstein Probe was launched in January 2024 to study the high-energy universe, and among its instruments is its ...
A Strange Discovery Just Changed What We Know About the First Stars
Stars are born in dense molecular clouds, but did they always form this way? Recent research suggests that in the early ...