Located a staggering 160,000 light-years from us, the star WOH G64 was imaged thanks to the impressive sharpness offered by ...

The star — known as WOH G64 — is located 160,000 light years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and one which has repeatedly led to fundamental changes in our view of the world. This book covers the history of our study of the cosmos from prehistory ...

Recent research by a student-faculty team at Colgate University unlocks new clues that could radically change the world's ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

WOH G64 is 2,000 times the size of the sun and is 160,000 light-years distant in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy.

Astronomers have taken the first close-up image of a star beyond our galaxy, and it’s a “monster star” surrounded by a cocoon as it slowly dies.

Astronomy and astrophysics are the study of objects and phenomena that are found beyond our solar system. This combines theoretical simulations and observation with both terrestrial and space ...

The astronomy immersion provides students with the opportunity for additional study in astronomy in order to build a secondary area of expertise in support of their major or other areas of interest.

For the first time, astronomers have captured a close-up image of a dying star beyond our Milky Way. This milestone, achieved ...

This studentship is open to all nationalities and will be of interest to students who want to research physics and astronomy. To be considered for this studentship you must: Hold (or be about to ...

A new online course exploring Māori and Indigenous astronomy has been launched for the upcoming Massey University Summer School semester, inviting students to delve into rich celestial traditions ...