Open clusters are a loose grouping of stars formed from the same giant molecular cloud. All the stars inside an open cluster are around the same age, while one group ranges from a few tens to a few thousand stars. ...
Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new stunning photo of a distant galaxy. However, the latest image is due to an astronomical event: gravitational lensing. Framed by the tell-tale arcs and with the boost of this extraordinary phenomenon, experts are ...
The Hubble Space Telescope captured quite the shot of a cosmic hurricane! The spiral galaxy dubbed NGC 5728 unfolded right before the telescope’s eyes, showing its best traits. NASA has just released the picture, and it kind of looks like ...
The Hubble Space Telescope has just captured 31st-anniversary pictures, unveiling the dual nature of the star AG Carinae. How great is that? The photos show an erupting gas shell and puffing dust bubbles, evident signs of the final acts of ...
According to a recent study, our Milky Way is not as mixed as some scientists may think. The paper was published on Wednesday in the journal Nature, and it brings a new light to our galaxy’s history. Mapping the Metal ...