A fast-moving star, possibly with an exoplanet, has been detected in the Milky Way, challenging current astrophysical models.

While radio jets are relatively common in the nearby Universe, they have been elusive in the early Universe. This is partly ...

The Largest 'Black Hole Jet' Discovered Is Estimated to Be Twice the Size of Our Milky Way We know black holes to be ...

A stunning new discovery reveals that white dwarf stars — once thought to explode in predictable ways — actually detonate through an astonishing variety of mechanisms. From star cannibalism to violent ...

These popular astronomy questions, answered by Astronomy magazine, will help you better understand our universe - and share ...

Predictions are uncertain, but the solar system may be pushed farther from the galactic core or even ejected entirely from the new galaxy.

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center runs down the best-known Black Holes in the Milky Way galaxy and the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ...